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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ancient Babylonians had a number system based on what increment?
(a) 5.
(b) 60.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

2. The ancient Egyptians are credited with creating what numerical system?
(a) The solar system.
(b) The symbolic system.
(c) The decimal system.
(d) The geometrical system.

3. What in graphical perspective refers to a point in the picture plane π that is determined by a line in space?
(a) A black hole.
(b) A hyperbole.
(c) A vector.
(d) A vanishing point.

4. How is zero represented in Roman numerals?
(a) C.
(b) X.
(c) It is not represented.
(d) I.

5. Copernicus developed what kind of model of the universe?
(a) A geocentric model.
(b) A lunar centric model.
(c) A heliocentric model.
(d) A culture centric model.

Short Answer Questions

1. Newton's notation for differentiation uses what symbol placed over a function name to denote the time derivative of that function?

2. The Gregorian calendar replaced what calendar system in 1582?

3. Pythagoreanism was a cult that greatly influenced what philosophical system?

4. What god within Hinduism represents both creator and destroyer?

5. Approximately when was Zeno of Elea born?

(see the answer key)

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