2.4 Science and Mathematics

Egyptians most likely measured time by the

• moon phases or cycles.

• tides and seasons.

• sun and stars.

• calendar months.

Ancient Egyptians developed a calendar with how many days?

• 300 days
• 400 days
• 365 days
• 360 days

Egyptians ability to construct the pyramids demonstrates their understanding of arithmetic and what other mathematic subject?

• geometry
• calculus
• trigonometry
• algebra

Egyptians showed mastery of engineering, made many discoveries in chemistry and learned about the structure of the body. What is this structure study called?

• Sociology
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Anatomy

Egyptians made advances in science, technology and ______

• philosophy
• mathematics
• literature
• medicine