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1. Euclidean Geometry

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   The system of axioms and theorems codified by the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid of Alexandria in his work Elements/) (c. 300 BCE). Euclidean geometry, often termed "classical geometry," is the fundamental framework for describing spatial relationships in two and three dimensions based on a set of self-evident truths, or postulates. Its historical significance lies not only in its mathematical coherence but also in establishing the paradigm…