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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sciences study individuals and societies?

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

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