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What is the approximate value of the square root of 2 as given in the text?
What is the approximate value of the square root of 2 as given in the text?
- 1.41421596
- 1.41421456
- 1.41421296 (correct)
- 1.41421356
How was time division established by Mesopotamians as described in the text?
How was time division established by Mesopotamians as described in the text?
- Based on seasonal variations
- Into 24 hours, with each hour having 60 minutes (correct)
- Into 10 months based on lunar cycles
- By dividing the day into 12 hours
What crucial role did writing and schools play in Mesopotamian achievements?
What crucial role did writing and schools play in Mesopotamian achievements?
- Writing and schools were essential for intellectual development and record-keeping (correct)
- They hindered the transmission of knowledge
- They only focused on physical activities
- They were irrelevant to the success of Mesopotamian achievements
How were solar and lunar eclipses recorded by ancient civilizations?
How were solar and lunar eclipses recorded by ancient civilizations?
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How did the division of the year into months by Mesopotamians later influence medieval Europe?
How did the division of the year into months by Mesopotamians later influence medieval Europe?
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