alleryIn which ancient civilization did compass-and-ruler constructions first arise?
AAncient Egypt
BAncient Greece
CAncient Rome
DAncient China
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Ancient Greece
1. These constructions were first conceived by the ancient Greek mathematicians.
2. Many plane geometry problems of that era imposed the tool restriction.
3. The other civilizations listed are not credited with originating the method.
_Source: Wikipedia, Straightedge and compass construction, lead section_
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