Discovery of Pi Quiz

What is the mathematical constant Pi commonly approximated as?

• 2.71

• 3.14

• 1.62

• 4.20

Which ancient civilization estimated Pi to be about 3.125?

• Greeks

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Babylonians

What was the approximate value of Pi according to the Egyptians?

• 3.18

• 3.125

• 3.14

• 3.16

Who is considered the first to use a primitive approach to determine Pi?

• Newton

• Pythagoras

• Euclid

• Archimedes

How did Archimedes approximate the value of Pi?

• Using a square

• Using a 12-sided polygon

• Using a 96-sided polygon

• Using a circle