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Which individual established the Pythagorean school and believed that 'All is number'?
Which individual established the Pythagorean school and believed that 'All is number'?
- Pythagoras of Samos (correct)
- Archimedes
- Euclid
- Thales of Miletus
Who has been hailed as the first true mathematician?
Who has been hailed as the first true mathematician?
- Pythagoras of Samos
- Archimedes
- Euclid
- Thales of Miletus (correct)
Who is credited with the first use of deductive reasoning applied to geometry?
Who is credited with the first use of deductive reasoning applied to geometry?
- Thales of Miletus (correct)
- Archimedes
- Pythagoras of Samos
- Euclid
Which school of thought coined the term 'mathematics'?
Which school of thought coined the term 'mathematics'?
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Who is known for establishing the Pythagorean theorem in geometry?
Who is known for establishing the Pythagorean theorem in geometry?
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Study Notes
Founders of Mathematics
- Pythagoras established the Pythagorean school and believed that 'All is number', emphasizing the importance of numbers in understanding the universe.
Early Mathematicians
- Pythagoras is hailed as the first true mathematician, marking the beginning of a new era in mathematical thought.
Contributions to Geometry
- Pythagoras is credited with the first use of deductive reasoning applied to geometry, revolutionizing the field with logical and systematic methods.
Origins of Mathematics
- The Pythagorean school of thought coined the term 'mathematics', highlighting the significance of mathematical inquiry.
Theorem of Geometry
- Pythagoras is known for establishing the Pythagorean theorem in geometry, a fundamental concept that relates the lengths of the sides of a right-angled triangle.
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