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Which mathematician is credited with developing Euclidean geometry?
Which mathematician is credited with developing Euclidean geometry?
- Archimedes
- Euclid (correct)
- Pythagoras
- Aristotle
What is Euclid's textbook on geometry called?
What is Euclid's textbook on geometry called?
- The Geometry of Euclid
- Euclidean Geometry
- Principia Mathematica
- Elements (correct)
How does Euclid approach geometry in his textbook?
How does Euclid approach geometry in his textbook?
- By organizing results into a logical system
- By deducing propositions from postulates (correct)
- By assuming a large set of axioms
- By using algebra and number theory
What is the first topic covered in Euclid's 'Elements'?
What is the first topic covered in Euclid's 'Elements'?
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In addition to geometry, what other branches of mathematics are discussed in Euclid's 'Elements'?
In addition to geometry, what other branches of mathematics are discussed in Euclid's 'Elements'?
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