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Ancient Egyptian Mathematics and Science

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What was the name of the Egyptian mathematical papyrus that contains the earliest known examples of Egyptian mathematics?

  1. The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus

  2. The Moscow Mathematical Papyrus

  3. The Kahun Mathematical Papyrus

  4. The Ebers Mathematical Papyrus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus is an ancient Egyptian mathematical papyrus that was written around 1650 BC. It contains a collection of mathematical problems and their solutions, as well as tables of fractions and other mathematical data.

What was the Egyptian unit of measurement for length?

  1. The cubit

  2. The span

  3. The palm

  4. The finger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cubit was the Egyptian unit of measurement for length. It was equal to the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.

What was the Egyptian unit of measurement for area?

  1. The aroura

  2. The setat

  3. The kha

  4. The feddan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The aroura was the Egyptian unit of measurement for area. It was equal to the area of a square with sides of 100 cubits.

What was the Egyptian unit of measurement for volume?

  1. The hekat

  2. The hin

  3. The jar

  4. The deben


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The hekat was the Egyptian unit of measurement for volume. It was equal to the volume of a cubic cubit.

What was the Egyptian unit of measurement for weight?

  1. The deben

  2. The shekel

  3. The kite

  4. The grain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The deben was the Egyptian unit of measurement for weight. It was equal to the weight of 10 shekels.

What was the Egyptian system of numbers called?

  1. The hieratic system

  2. The hieroglyphic system

  3. The decimal system

  4. The duodecimal system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The hieratic system was the Egyptian system of numbers. It was a decimal system, meaning that it was based on the number 10.

What was the Egyptian symbol for zero?

  1. A dot

  2. A circle

  3. A square

  4. A triangle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Egyptian symbol for zero was a dot.

What was the Egyptian method of multiplication called?

  1. The doubling and halving method

  2. The lattice method

  3. The Russian peasant method

  4. The Egyptian multiplication method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Egyptian multiplication method was a method of multiplication that was used by the ancient Egyptians. It was based on the doubling and halving of numbers.

What was the Egyptian method of division called?

  1. The doubling and halving method

  2. The lattice method

  3. The Russian peasant method

  4. The Egyptian division method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Egyptian division method was a method of division that was used by the ancient Egyptians. It was based on the doubling and halving of numbers.

What was the Egyptian method of solving linear equations called?

  1. The false position method

  2. The method of undetermined coefficients

  3. The method of substitution

  4. The Egyptian method of solving linear equations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Egyptian method of solving linear equations was a method of solving linear equations that was used by the ancient Egyptians. It was based on the use of a false position.

What was the Egyptian method of solving quadratic equations called?

  1. The false position method

  2. The method of undetermined coefficients

  3. The method of substitution

  4. The Egyptian method of solving quadratic equations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Egyptian method of solving quadratic equations was a method of solving quadratic equations that was used by the ancient Egyptians. It was based on the use of a false position.

What was the Egyptian method of solving cubic equations called?

  1. The false position method

  2. The method of undetermined coefficients

  3. The method of substitution

  4. The Egyptian method of solving cubic equations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Egyptian method of solving cubic equations was a method of solving cubic equations that was used by the ancient Egyptians. It was based on the use of a false position.

What was the Egyptian method of solving quartic equations called?

  1. The false position method

  2. The method of undetermined coefficients

  3. The method of substitution

  4. The Egyptian method of solving quartic equations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Egyptian method of solving quartic equations was a method of solving quartic equations that was used by the ancient Egyptians. It was based on the use of a false position.

What was the Egyptian method of solving quintic equations called?

  1. The false position method

  2. The method of undetermined coefficients

  3. The method of substitution

  4. The Egyptian method of solving quintic equations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Egyptian method of solving quintic equations was a method of solving quintic equations that was used by the ancient Egyptians. It was based on the use of a false position.

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