Euclid

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  1. 2. Modern '___________________' geometries describe space over astronomical distances, at near-light speeds, or warped by gravity.
  2. 4. Thales became a celebrity in Egypt for understanding the mathematical principles behind determining the height of the _______.
  3. 5. The country where Euclid ran his own school.
  4. 6. Euclid argued for the same theory of vision in his book about _______ as the philosopher St. Augustine.
  5. 9. Euclid wanted to base his geometry on ideas so _____________ that no one could reasonably doubt them.
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  1. 1. Euclid's famous work, the most widely used mathematics and geometry textbook in history.
  2. 3. Author of The Wealth of Nations (1776 CE)
  3. 5. Ancient mathematician known for systematizing Greek and Near Eastern mathematics
  4. 7. The philosopher who, seven centuries later, praised Euclid for his contributions to geometry.
  5. 8. The Austrian economist who adopted Euclid's axiomatic method to write about economics.