Ch.2 Q&A

1. (2pts) Describe Egyptians’ knowledge of Arithmetic(must include: what Arithmetical problems they could solve, Arithmetical skills they had and how they dealt with fractions; pages 37-43). Minimum 120 words.

2. (1pt)  Describe Egyptians’ knowledge of Algebra (must include: what kind of Algebraic problems they solved or what method they used to solve these problems; pages 46-48). Minimum  60 words.

3.  (2pts) Describe Egyptians’ knowledge of Geometry (must include: what geometrical formulas they had; pages 53-61) . Minimum  120 words.

4. (2pts)  Describe Babylonians’ knowledge of Arithmetic(must include: what Arithmetical problems they could solve, Arithmetical skills they had and how they dealt with fractions; pages 62-64) . Minimum 120 words.

5.  (1pt) Describe Babylonians’ knowledge of Algebra  (must include: what kind of Algebraic problems they solved or what method they used to solve these problems; pages 64-70) . Minimum 60 words.

6. (2pts) Describe Babylonians’ knowledge of Geometry (must include: whether they were aware of the Pythagorean Theorem; pages 72-79). Minimum 120 words.

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Grading Rubrics:

(1). lose a half point for every two grammar or spelling mistakes.
(2). lose one point each day past the due day for any late submission.
(3). lose a half point for each 20 words less than the minimum.

(4). lose a half point for any key item that is not covered in your answer.