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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What symbol in the system of Greek numerals it has a value of 70?
(a) Omicron.
(b) Omega.
(c) Xi.
(d) Upsilon.

2. The Gregorian calendar replaced what calendar system in 1582?
(a) The Berber Calendar.
(b) The Julian Calendar.
(c) The Hipparchus’ Calendar.
(d) The Aristotelian Calendar.

3. The author states in Chapter 3, “Nothing Ventured” that for the Indians, numerals without geometric significance gave birth to what field of mathematics?
(a) Geometry.
(b) Quantum mechanics.
(c) Physics.
(d) Algebra.

4. Approximately when was Zeno of Elea born?
(a) 459 BC.
(b) 230 BC.
(c) 560 BC.
(d) 490 BC.

5. What god within Hinduism represents both creator and destroyer?
(a) Ganesha.
(b) Kartikeya.
(c) Shiva.
(d) Pavarti.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word did the Arabs use for zero during Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Khwarizmi’s time?

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

3. What term refers to the religious or philosophical concept that the soul is reborn after biological death?

4. Zero is the only number that when added to itself does what?

5. What branch of mathematics are the ancient Egyptians credited with creating in order to successfully build objects to block the flooding of the Nile River each year?

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