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Which branch of science studies formal systems, governed by axioms and rules?

  • Formal sciences (correct)
  • Applied sciences
  • Social sciences
  • Natural sciences

Which ancient civilizations made contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine that shaped the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity?

  • Mesopotamian and Indian civilizations
  • Roman and Persian civilizations
  • Greek and Egyptian civilizations
  • Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations (correct)

Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?

  • Applied sciences (correct)
  • Formal sciences
  • Natural sciences
  • Social sciences

Which sciences are typically divided into three major branches: natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences?

<p>Physical sciences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sciences study individuals and societies?

<p>Social sciences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics as represented in the text?

<p>Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary activity in mathematics as described in the text?

<p>Discovering properties of abstract objects and proving them using pure reason (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a proof in mathematics consist of according to the text?

<p>A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which areas of study are mentioned as being closely correlated with their applications in mathematics?

<p>Statistics and game theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the fundamental truths of mathematics and scientific experimentation according to the text?

<p>Independent from any scientific experimentation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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