Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
Which civilization is credited with the earliest use of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry for purposes of taxation, commerce, trade, astronomy, and time recording?
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?
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?
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?
Which mathematical text is considered to be from the Babylonian period, around 2000 - 1900 BC?
Signup and view all the answers
Which civilization is known for using arithmetic, algebra, and geometry to record time and formulate calendars?
Which civilization is known for using arithmetic, algebra, and geometry to record time and formulate calendars?
Signup and view all the answers
