Lesson 4: Ancient Mathematics Quiz

Lesson 4: Ancient Mathematics Quiz

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12th Grade

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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who is often called the 'father of algebra' for his preservation of ancient algebraic methods and for his original contributions to the field?

2.

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Which ancient mathematician was the first to find the general geometric solution to cubic equations?

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who introduced the versine function and produced the first trigonometric tables of sine in 499 AD?

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient mathematician computed the value of π to the eleventh decimal place as 3.14159265359?

5.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first to introduce the zero symbol into Chinese mathematics?

6.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient Indian mathematician developed the concepts of mathematical analysis and floating point numbers?

7.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who wrote the book 'Discussions of the Difficulties in Euclid' and laid the foundations for analytic geometry and non-Euclidean geometry?

8.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient Chinese book consists of 246 word problems, involving agriculture, business, and engineering, and includes material on right triangles and π?

9.

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Who was the first to illustrate Pascal's triangle in China using rod numerals?

10.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient Indian mathematician computed the value of π to the fourth decimal place as 3.1416?

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