10 Questions
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
What is the most common activity in mathematics?
Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
In which fields is mathematics essential?
Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences
Are the fundamental truths of mathematics dependent on scientific experimentation?
No, the fundamental truths of mathematics are independent from any scientific experimentation
What was the practical application that led to the use of integer factorization in the RSA cryptosystem?
Data encryption for computer networks
In which Greek mathematical work did the concept of a proof and its associated mathematical rigor first appear?
Euclid's Elements
Which two fields were primarily divided in the beginning of mathematics?
Geometry and arithmetic
What does the word 'mathematics' come from in Ancient Greek?
máthēma (μάθημα)
What was the term 'mathematics' commonly used to mean in Latin and English until around 1700?
Astrology
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