Pythagoras

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What do we know about Pythagoras now?
Greek mathematician Invented a theory A^2+B^2=C^2 -- works only right triangles C^2 is the hypotenuse squared in the right triangle A and B are the legs Moved to Eygpt Smart person!

What do we want to learn about Pythagoras ?
For what did he use the theory for... Born, died How did he get idea of theory? How does the theory work? How did he figure it out? Why did he become mathematician? What was his religion? Was he a religious? Was he respected? Did people think he was wise or did they not believe him? Favorite Greek god or goddess?

=**Do your research...**=

Databases:

 * [|Ancient and Medieval History]**
 * [|SIRS Discoverer]**
 * [|World Book Student & Advanced]**

Books:
What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? World of Mathematics, Vol. 2

What did you learn about Pythagoras? (//Or What's your angle on Pythagoras//?)
List new worlds you learned. What were you surprised to learn? Would you have liked to Pythagoras as a neighbor? Why? Why not?