Math History (Set 3)

Which of the following was an ancient tool used for calculating time in Egypt?

• Sundial

• Abacus

• Compass

• Ruler

The concept of using fractions in mathematics was advanced by the _______.

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Mayans

• Babylonians

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Which tool was used by ancient Greek mathematicians for geometric constructions?

• Abacus

• Compass and straightedge

• Calculators

• Quadrants

The Babylonians are credited with the earliest known use of _______ for mathematics.

• Paper

• Tablets

• Computers

• Counting sticks

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

Which tool did ancient mathematicians use to divide circles into equal parts?

• Protractor

• Ruler

• Compass

• Slide rule

The Egyptians used _______ to perform complex calculations and record data.

• Counting boards

• Abacus

• Computers

• Pencils

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

The compass was invented by the _______ civilization.

• Roman

• Greek

• Chinese

• Egyptian

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

What did the ancient Greeks use to measure angles?

• Compass

• Protractor

• Ruler

• Sundial

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.C.6

The concept of 'multiplication by addition' was first developed by the _______ mathematicians.

• Romans

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Chinese

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

Which of the following was used by the Mayans to record mathematical information?

• Stone tablets

• Papyrus

• Codices

• Parchment