Euclid (c. 300 BCE) Flashcards
Who is often referred to as the ‘Father of Geometry’?
Euclid of Alexandria
What is Euclid’s most famous work?
Elements
In which city did Euclid primarily work?
Alexandria, Egypt
During whose reign did Euclid live and work in Alexandria?
Ptolemy I
What subject is Euclid most known for organizing and systematizing?
Geometry
Fill in the blank: Euclid’s method of presenting proofs using axioms and theorems influenced the field of _____.
Logic
Which Greek philosopher’s academy might Euclid have studied at?
Plato’s Academy
Fill in the blank: Euclid is considered one of the greatest contributors to _____ theory, especially for his work on prime numbers and the Euclidean algorithm.
Number
What was the primary teaching method used in Euclid’s ‘Elements’?
Deductive reasoning
What did Euclid’s ‘Elements’ primarily focus on?
Systematizing all known knowledge of geometry at the time
Which algorithm is named after Euclid?
Euclidean algorithm
During which historical period did Euclid live?
Hellenistic period
What was the name of the famous library in Alexandria where Euclid likely worked?
Library of Alexandria
Fill in the blank: Euclid’s ‘Elements’ was used as a mathematics textbook for over _____ years.
2000
Which alternative geometrical system developed in the 19th century challenged Euclidean geometry?
Non-Euclidean geometry
