Egyptian Numeration and Hieratic Symbols

Egyptian Numeration and Hieratic Symbols

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial introduces the Egyptian numeration system, highlighting its use of hieroglyphic writing, a decimal base, and the additive principle. It explains the symbols used for different values and provides examples of how numbers are represented. The tutorial also compares hieroglyphics and hieratics, noting the differences in symbol usage and efficiency.

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28 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the base of the Egyptian numeration system?

Base 12

Base 20

Base 5

Base 10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which principle does the Egyptian numeration system use?

Divisive

Subtractive

Multiplicative

Additive

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbol represents the number 1 in the Egyptian system?

Lotus flower

Heel bone

Rod or tally mark

Coiled rope

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which symbol is used for 10,000 in the Egyptian numeration system?

Pointing finger

Astonished man

Lotus flower

Frog

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Egyptian numeral for 100 look like?

A rod

A coiled rope

A heel bone

A lotus flower

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which symbol represents 1 million in the Egyptian system?

Frog

Astonished man

Lotus flower

Pointing finger

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the symbol for 100,000 in the Egyptian numeration system?

Astonished man

Pointing finger

Frog

Lotus flower

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