5 Questions
Who created the earliest-known tables of values for trigonometric ratios?
Mathematicians in India
What were the Sumerian astronomers and later the Babylonians known for studying?
Ratios of the sides of similar triangles
In what area has trigonometry been historically applied?
Geodesy
What did the ancient Nubians use a similar method to study?
Trigonometry
What did the Greeks focus on in their study of trigonometry?
Calculation of chords
Test your knowledge of trigonometry with this quiz that covers angles, ratios, and geometric calculations. Explore the origins of trigonometry from the Hellenistic world and its applications in ancient astronomical studies.
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