Indian Mathematical Concepts in Torres Strait Islander Mathematics

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of Indian mathematical concepts that have influenced Torres Strait Islander mathematics. The questions cover various aspects of mathematics, including number systems, geometry, and astronomy.
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Which of the following is a base-10 number system?

  1. Hindu-Arabic

  2. Roman

  3. Chinese

  4. Mayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu-Arabic number system is a base-10 number system that originated in India and is now used worldwide.

What is the name of the symbol used to represent zero in the Hindu-Arabic number system?

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol '0' is used to represent zero in the Hindu-Arabic number system.

Which of the following is a geometric shape with three sides?

  1. Triangle

  2. Square

  3. Circle

  4. Rectangle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A triangle is a geometric shape with three sides.

What is the name of the geometric shape with four sides and four right angles?

  1. Triangle

  2. Square

  3. Circle

  4. Rectangle


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A square is a geometric shape with four sides and four right angles.

Which of the following is a celestial body that orbits the Sun?

  1. Planet

  2. Star

  3. Moon

  4. Asteroid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun.

What is the name of the celestial body that orbits the Earth?

  1. Planet

  2. Star

  3. Moon

  4. Asteroid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Moon is a celestial body that orbits the Earth.

Which of the following is a mathematical operation that combines two or more numbers to produce a single number?

  1. Addition

  2. Subtraction

  3. Multiplication

  4. Division


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Addition is a mathematical operation that combines two or more numbers to produce a single number.

What is the name of the mathematical operation that finds the difference between two numbers?

  1. Addition

  2. Subtraction

  3. Multiplication

  4. Division


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subtraction is a mathematical operation that finds the difference between two numbers.

Which of the following is a mathematical operation that combines two or more numbers to produce a single number?

  1. Addition

  2. Subtraction

  3. Multiplication

  4. Division


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Multiplication is a mathematical operation that combines two or more numbers to produce a single number.

What is the name of the mathematical operation that finds the quotient of two numbers?

  1. Addition

  2. Subtraction

  3. Multiplication

  4. Division


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Division is a mathematical operation that finds the quotient of two numbers.

Which of the following is a mathematical concept that refers to the arrangement of objects in a specific order?

  1. Permutation

  2. Combination

  3. Probability

  4. Statistics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Permutation is a mathematical concept that refers to the arrangement of objects in a specific order.

What is the name of the mathematical concept that refers to the selection of objects from a set without regard to order?

  1. Permutation

  2. Combination

  3. Probability

  4. Statistics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Combination is a mathematical concept that refers to the selection of objects from a set without regard to order.

Which of the following is a mathematical concept that refers to the likelihood of an event occurring?

  1. Permutation

  2. Combination

  3. Probability

  4. Statistics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Probability is a mathematical concept that refers to the likelihood of an event occurring.

What is the name of the mathematical concept that refers to the collection, organization, and interpretation of data?

  1. Permutation

  2. Combination

  3. Probability

  4. Statistics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statistics is a mathematical concept that refers to the collection, organization, and interpretation of data.

Which of the following is a mathematical concept that refers to the study of patterns and relationships in data?

  1. Permutation

  2. Combination

  3. Probability

  4. Statistics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statistics is a mathematical concept that refers to the study of patterns and relationships in data.

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