History of Mathematics.
Mathematics is the science of structure, order, and relation that has evolved from counting, measuring, and describing the shapes of objects. ² Mathematics has a long and rich history that spans across different cultures and civilizations. Here is a brief overview of some of the major milestones in the history of mathematics: - The earliest known mathematical texts are from **Mesopotamia** and **Egypt**, dating back to around **3000 BC**. These texts used a **positional number system** (base 60 for Mesopotamia and base 10 for Egypt) and dealt with topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, fractions, and systems of equations. They also used the **Pythagorean theorem**, which states that the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. ¹ - The **Greek** civilization made significant contributions to mathematics from the **6th century BC** onwards. They introduced the concept of **deductive reasoning** and **mathematical ...