Egyptian Math The use of organized mathematics in Egypt has been dated back to the third millennium BC. Egyptian mathematics was dominated by arithmetic, with an emphasis on measurement and calculation in geometry. With their vast knowledge of geometry, they were able to correctly calculate th...
Differences in Early Development of The Egyptian and Babylonian Civilizations The two early civilizations of the Egyptians and the Babylonians developed in close proximity to each other and at approximately the same time, yet they were very different in lifestyle and beliefs. There were two main reasons for this. One was the religious and philosophical outlook of the people, and the other was the physical geography of their environment. The geography of each region is believed to have contributed to the religious outlook of the cultures. In the Nile Valley where the Egyptian civilizatio...