in what time frame was she born
350-370 AD (CE)
what was her job?
she was a mathematician, a teacher, and a philosopher
what is one way she advance mathematical astronomy
by refining ancient astronomical tables,she also provided future generations with more accurate data and motivation
when did she die
415 AD (CE)
what did her father do for work
he was a mathematician
where was she born
Alexandra (Egypt)
what was the name of the tool she invented?
The Astrolabe and the Hydrometer
how did her work on the diophantus arithmetica impact the math we know now
her work on diophantus arithmetica (first major algebra text book) preserved algebraic concepts which centrys later rediscovered and used by matmatitions to develop modern number theory
how did she die
a group of people dragged her from her carriage and murdered her/ she got murdered
did the people in her city like her
yes, she was very respected
who were her parents
her father was: Theon
and her mother is a mystery to history
what did Hypatia write and edit?
massive commentaries on the most complex math books of her time
how did the invention of the Astrolabe help us know what we know today
by mapping the stars it laid the groundwork for modern physics, astronomy, and geography.
what month was her death
march
what was the main thing that she wore
she wore a philosopher coat
was growing up in Alexandria easy?
no, during her time Alexandra was going under a major cultural/religion shift
what did the Hydrometer do?
measures the density of liquids
how did the invention of the hydrometer effect what we know now/how is it used in our lives today
the hydrometer concept is used today to measure, Alcoholometer for wines and alcohols, Lactometer for milk,and Acidometer for acids
what was the name of the mob that killed her (spelling doesn't count)
the Parabalani
was she married
no, she was not married by choice
was she surrounded with very intellectual people growing up
yes, Alexandria was the main place for smart people to live
what did the Astrolabe do?
Tell Time,Navigate and Measure,and Support Religious Practice, help map the stars
how did Hypatia use her job to impact mathematics today?
she saved Foundational Texts,Advanced Early Algebra, and inspired Future Generations
what was the main motivation for the group to kill her
they believed she was doing witch craft
what did Hypatia do to her woredrobe
she customized her wardrobe for academic authority