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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Any number multiplied by zero equals what?
(a) 15.
(b) 0.
(c) 1.
(d) -100.

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

3. Pythagoreanism was a cult that greatly influenced what philosophical system?
(a) Platonism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Hinduism.
(d) Athenism.

4. What term refers to an argument that produces an inconsistency?
(a) Reprimand.
(b) Quantization.
(c) Dividend.
(d) Paradox.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The ancient Mayans used a numeral system that was based on what increment?

2. Whom does the author claim the Greeks learned about astronomy from in Chapter 2, “Nothing Comes of Nothing”?

3. What was the fifth element that Aristotle proposed, in addition to earth, water, fire, and air?

4. The House of Wisdom was based in Baghdad during what centuries?

5. What region in the Middle East is widely considered to be the cradle of civilization?

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