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This week we are exploring the mathematical events and achievements of ancient civilizations.

You are encouraged to integrate carefully chosen, concise, and properly cited textual evidence to support your claims.

Respond to the following:

This week we are exploring the mathematical achievements of ancient civilizations. Give an example of a significant mathematical event or achievement accomplished by one of the ancient civilizations covered in Week 1’s readings. Why was this event or achievement significant? Is the achievement still relevant to our lives today? If so, how. If not, why? 

Support your claims with clear and concise evidence.  PARAPHRASE and CITE YOUR SOURCES.

Some suggestions for this question are:

Some misconceptions about astronomy that were held by the ancients, and beliefs about astronomy that were correct. Include the time period and the culture involved.

Some mystical/supernatural powers attributed by the ancients to numbers or geometrical shapes. Include the time period and the culture.

Any topic on the list of suggestions for the Week 1 assignment.