Math History (Part 2)

The number zero was first used in which country?

• Egypt

• India

• Greece

• China

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CCSS.2.MD.B.6

What mathematical constant represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter?

• e

• Pi (π)

• Phi

• Phi

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.1

Who first calculated the value of pi accurately?

• Archimedes

• Euclid

• Fibonacci

• Aryabhata

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.1

The Fibonacci sequence is often seen in _______.

• Technology

• Nature

• Architecture

• Economics

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

Which number is the most important in calculating areas and circumferences of circles?

• e

• Pi (π)

• 1

• 2

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.1

Which civilization is credited with the first recorded use of zero in mathematics?

• The Egyptians

• The Romans

• The Indians

• The Mayans

What is the value of pi to the first few decimal places?

• 3.000

• 3.14159

• 3.142

• 3.125

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.1

The Fibonacci sequence begins with which two numbers?

• 1, 1

• 0, 1

• 2, 3

• 3, 5

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

Who first proved the irrationality of pi?

• Johann Lambert

• Archimedes

• Euclid

• Fibonacci

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

In which famous natural pattern can you see Fibonacci numbers?

• The petals of a flower

• The veins of a leaf

• The branches of a tree

• The stars in the sky

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CCSS.4.OA.C.5