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
What do proofs in mathematics consist of?
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 does the word 'mathematics' mean in Ancient Greek?
Mathematical study
Which two areas of mathematics were primarily divided until the 16th and 17th centuries?
Geometry and arithmetic
What were Pythagoreans known as during the time of Aristotle?
Learners
What did the term 'mathematics' commonly mean in Latin and English until around 1700?
Astrology
Which mathematical problem had no practical application before its use in the RSA cryptosystem?
Integer factorization
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