Trigonometry
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In which ancient civilization was trigonometry also prevalent according to the text?

  • Greek
  • Kushite (correct)
  • Roman
  • Babylonian
  • Who is credited with the discovery of the sine function?

  • Regiomontanus
  • Al-Khwarizmi
  • Aryabhata (correct)
  • Abu al-Wafa
  • During which period did the study of trigonometry flourish in Indian astronomy?

  • Gupta period (correct)
  • Middle Ages
  • Renaissance
  • Age of Enlightenment
  • Where did the systematic study of trigonometric functions begin?

    <p>Hellenistic mathematics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the development of modern trigonometry shift according to the text?

    <p>Western Age of Enlightenment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ancient Civilizations and Trigonometry

    • Trigonometry was also prevalent in ancient Babylonian civilization.

    Contributions to Trigonometry

    • The Indian mathematician Aryabhata is credited with the discovery of the sine function.

    Indian Astronomy and Trigonometry

    • The study of trigonometry flourished in Indian astronomy during the 5th century.

    Systematic Study of Trigonometry

    • The systematic study of trigonometric functions began in ancient Greece.

    Development of Modern Trigonometry

    • The development of modern trigonometry shifted in the 16th century.

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    Test your knowledge of the history and origins of trigonometry with this quiz. Explore the early development of trigonometric functions in Egyptian, Babylonian, and Hellenistic mathematics, as well as their influence on Indian astronomy.

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