The Development of mathematics; The Nature of Mathematics

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Which concept in mathematics was created by humans as a way to represent nothingness?

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Zero

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What is the main purpose of mathematics according to Cédric Villani?

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To describe and explain the world around us

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How do the study of angles in Trigonometry and the study of lines and curves in Analytic Geometry interrelate?

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Trigonometry provides methods to measure the angles of geometric figures, which can be modeled using analytic geometry

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Who is credited with the development of the Cartesian coordinate system, laying the foundation for Analytic Geometry?

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René Descartes

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Key principle behind the Pythagorean Theorem, a central concept in which branch of mathematics?

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Trigonometry

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Who is considered the father of Trigonometry?

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Hipparchus

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Which Greek mathematician’s work on conic sections laid a significant foundation for both Trigonometry and Geometry?

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Apollonius

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What key historical development made the connection between algebra and geometry, allowing the use of equations to represent geometric shapes?

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The introduction of Cartesian coordinates in Analytic Geometry

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What was the primary role of trigonometric functions in ancient astronomy?

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To model the movements of planets and stars using angles

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What is a significant feature of Analytic Geometry, developed by Descartes, that distinguishes it from traditional geometry?

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It employs algebra to describe geometric shapes