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Who created the earliest-known tables of values for trigonometric ratios?
Who created the earliest-known tables of values for trigonometric ratios?
- Egyptians
- Sumerians (correct)
- Romans
- Greeks
In which century did the field of trigonometry emerge in the Hellenistic world?
In which century did the field of trigonometry emerge in the Hellenistic world?
- 3rd century BC (correct)
- 1st century AD
- 6th century AD
- 5th century BC
What did the Greeks focus on in trigonometry?
What did the Greeks focus on in trigonometry?
- Calculation of volumes
- Calculation of areas
- Calculation of chords (correct)
- Calculation of angles
Which field has trigonometry been applied to throughout history?
Which field has trigonometry been applied to throughout history?
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What did Sumerian astronomers use for angle measure?
What did Sumerian astronomers use for angle measure?
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