Early Counting Devices Quiz

_______ is the earliest counting machine used for arithmetic calculation.

• Stones

• Fingers

• Pebbles

• Abacus

Abacus is made up of beads and ________

• Frames

• Grooves

• Sticks

• Wires

What is an example of an early counting device?

• Computer

• Cowries

• Calculator

• Chalkboard

Which of the following is not an example of an early counting device?

• Toes

• Pebbles

• Rocks

• Sticks

What material was used to make the earliest recorded calculating device?

• Plastic

• Beads

• Metal

• Wood

What is the main purpose of an abacus?

• Construction

• Communication

• Counting

• Cooking

Which of the following is a feature of an abacus?

• Keys

• Screen

• Buttons

• Beads

What is the function of the wires or grooves on an abacus?

• Lighting up

• Playing Music

• Holding Beads

• Decoration

What is the abacus used for?

• Driving

• Counting

• Dancing

• Cooking

Which of the following is not a part of an abacus?

• Frames

• Beads

• Wires

• Strings