Unveiling Ancient Mathematical Marvels
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Which civilization is credited with the earliest use of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry for purposes of taxation, commerce, trade, astronomy, and time recording?

  • Mesopotamia (correct)
  • Assyria
  • Ebla
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Which mathematical texts from Mesopotamia and Egypt mention the Pythagorean triples, suggesting the ancient and widespread nature of the Pythagorean theorem?

  • Plimpton 322
  • The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus
  • The Moscow Mathematical Papyrus
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which civilization followed closely after the Mesopotamian states in using arithmetic, algebra, and geometry for various purposes?

  • Assyria
  • Ancient Egypt (correct)
  • Ebla
  • Sumer
  • Which mathematical text is considered to be from the Babylonian period, around 2000 - 1900 BC?

    <p>Plimpton 322</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization is known for using arithmetic, algebra, and geometry to record time and formulate calendars?

    <p>Ancient Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

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