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E-Sheet on The History of Mathematics


1.  The Roman Numerals were an early number system.  Take the quiz from this link and write the answers below.

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2.  Write a short paragraph on the first number system. Include the base of the number system, who developed it, and how it was used.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3.  Explain, in your own words, what Euclid's controverisial 5th Postulate says.  You may want to include a picture.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

4.  Let's go on a virtual guide to five cool websites about the history of mathematics.

    a.  What was your score?
 

    b.  What are two things that you learned from this virtual guide?
 
 
 
 
 

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