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Which ancient states began using arithmetic, algebra, and geometry for various purposes?
Which ancient states began using arithmetic, algebra, and geometry for various purposes?
- China, India, Japan
- Sumer, Akkad, Assyria (correct)
- Greece, Rome, Persia
- Egypt, Babylon, Phoenicia
For what purposes did the ancient states use arithmetic, algebra, and geometry?
For what purposes did the ancient states use arithmetic, algebra, and geometry?
- Taxation, commerce, trade, astronomy, calendar formulation (correct)
- Navigation, storytelling, warfare, art creation
- Healthcare, education, agriculture, social organization
- Military strategy, religious ceremonies, architecture, music composition
Which mathematical texts mention the so-called Pythagorean triples?
Which mathematical texts mention the so-called Pythagorean triples?
- Bhaskara's Lilavati, Aryabhata's Aryabhatiya, Brahmagupta's Brahmasphutasiddhanta
- Euclid's Elements, Archimedes' On the Sphere and Cylinder, Ptolemy's Almagest
- Plimpton 322, Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, Moscow Mathematical Papyrus (correct)
- Fibonacci's Liber Abaci, Cardano's Ars Magna, Descartes' La Géométrie
Which mathematical developments have come to light in only a few locales before the modern age?
Which mathematical developments have come to light in only a few locales before the modern age?
Which mathematical theorem seems to be the most ancient and widespread based on the available texts?
Which mathematical theorem seems to be the most ancient and widespread based on the available texts?
Flashcards
Ancient states using math?
Ancient states using math?
Sumer, Akkad, and Assyria.
Purpose of math in ancient states?
Purpose of math in ancient states?
Taxation, commerce, trade, astronomy, and calendar formulation.
Texts mentioning Pythagorean triples?
Texts mentioning Pythagorean triples?
Plimpton 322, Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, and Moscow Mathematical Papyrus.
Mathematical development locales?
Mathematical development locales?
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Most ancient, widespread theorem?
Most ancient, widespread theorem?
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Study Notes
Ancient States and Mathematics
- Ancient states, such as Babylon, Egypt, India, China, and Greece, began using arithmetic, algebra, and geometry for various purposes.
Purposes of Mathematics
- Arithmetic was used for calculations, such as tracking goods, calculating areas, and establishing calendars.
- Algebra was used for solving linear and quadratic equations, often for astronomical observations.
- Geometry was used for building design, construction, and calculations of distances and areas.
Pythagorean Triples
- The ancient mathematical texts that mention the so-called Pythagorean triples include:
- Babylonian tablets (YBC 7289, YBC 7309)
- Greek texts (Euclid's Elements)
- Indian texts (Baudhayana Sulba Sutra, Apastamba Sulba Sutra)
- Chinese texts (Chou Pei Suan Ching)
Localized Mathematical Developments
- Only a few locales developed mathematics independently before the modern age, including:
- Mesopotamia (Babylon)
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient India
- Ancient China
- Ancient Greece
Ancient and Widespread Mathematical Theorems
- The Pythagorean theorem is the most ancient and widespread mathematical theorem based on available texts, found in:
- Babylonian tablets (YBC 7289)
- Greek texts (Euclid's Elements)
- Indian texts (Baudhayana Sulba Sutra)
- Chinese texts (Chou Pei Suan Ching)
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