Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics Test | Final Test - Medium

Final Test

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 0 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is true about pi, as described by Dunham.
a) The measurement of pi is a challenge that continues into modern mathematics.
b) The measurement of pi was redetermined after Archimedes's death.
c) The measurement of pi should not have been so difficult for Archimedes to demonstrate.
d) The measurement of pi is no longer a mystery as we have an exact number value in modern mathematics.

2. What was Eratosthanes most famous for?
a) He developed a way to navigate using logitude and latitude.
b) He developed a simple way to find prime numbers and for determining the circumference of the Earth.
c) He showed that the Earth must...
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