The history of Geometry- The history of Geometry is very interesting. We study these topics in class but never take the time to research the actual history. So here is your chance! Click on the link and answer the questions referring to the history of Geometry. You may need to click on the links in the essay to answer the questions.

Questions:

1. What was the first type of non-Euclidean Geometry?

2. Name all five of Euclid’s postulates.

3. It is known that Euclid’s fifth postulate is not always accepted like it should be. Name one mathematician who tried to prove his postulate wrong and why they were unsuccessful.