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Unearth the Secrets of Prehistoric Mathematics

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Unearth the Secrets of Prehistoric Mathematics

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What is the difference between the concrete idea of two things and the abstract idea of 'two'?

The abstract idea is more practical than the concrete idea

The concrete idea is easier to understand than the abstract idea

There is no difference

The concrete idea is tangible while the abstract idea is not (correct)

Approximately how old is the Ishango bone?

10,000 years

15,000 years

5,000 years

20,000 years (correct)

Which continent is the Ishango bone from?

North America

Africa (correct)

Asia

Europe

What is the earliest evidence of mankind thinking about numbers?

Notched bones in Africa Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tribes in Amazonia only have words for 'one', 'two', and 'many'?

Hunter-gatherer tribes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a formal system of numbers?

To keep track of regular occurrences and facilitate trade. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between counting and mathematics?

Counting is a basic form of mathematics, but mathematics involves more complex concepts and operations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the notched bones in Africa?

They provide some of the earliest evidence of mankind thinking about numbers. Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilizations represented geometric shapes?

Pre-dynastic Egyptians and Sumerians. Signup and view all the answers

Why do isolated hunter-gatherer tribes in Amazonia have limited number words?

They have little need for a formal system of numbers due to the absence of settled agriculture and trade. Signup and view all the answers