Math Part 1
When were fractions invented?
3900 years ago
Who was Leonhard Euler?
He was a mathematician who established “Network Analysis” in 1735.
On which continent was acupuncture actually created, if not Asia?
Africa
Why do people use anesthesia?
To keep patients motionless or painless during surgery
Where was yoga created?
India
What form of math was written on the Rhind Papyrus?
Basic math operations and fractions
Where did Mancala originate?
The continent of Africa
The first surgeon to use antiseptics was from this continent.
Africa
Who started the study of eye health?
The Egyptians
When did midwifery start?
Where did the word Algebra come from?
A 9th century manuscript written by Al-khwarizmi
Where do mavuka baskets originate from?
Northeast of Mozambique
What were some tools from Egypt that are still used in hospitals today?
Pincers, forceps, scalpels, and saws
What religious group mainly used meditation in the 1500’s?
Buddhists, in the Middle East
Where did medical record keeping begin?
Egypt
What did Al Kindi study?
Mathematics and Algebra
What group of people represented fractions as hieroglyphics?
Egyptians
Who is the Scottish surgeon commonly credited with discovering amputation?
James Syme
As is seen very commonly in Africa, there was a separated guild of _______ in Egypt who treated fractures and dislocations.
Bonesetters
Who was recognized for discovering antiseptics?
Doctor Joseph Lister
What language were the Timbuktu manuscripts written in?
Arabic
Which ancient people used a positional base 60 number system?
The Babylonians
When did Egyptians start writing medical records?
2500 BC
This spice contains nearly 4 milligrams of iron per tablespoon.
Cumin
What is sage used for in religious practices?
A method of healing and cleansing the spirit