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In what year did the Maya incorporate the concept of 0 into their numbering system?
In what year did the Maya incorporate the concept of 0 into their numbering system?
- 36 BC (correct)
- 700 AD
- 100 AD
- 500 BC
What position in the Maya base-20 system had a value 202 or 400 times the numeral?
What position in the Maya base-20 system had a value 202 or 400 times the numeral?
- Third position (correct)
- Fourth position
- Second position
- Fifth position
What was the punishment for murder in the Maya Empire?
What was the punishment for murder in the Maya Empire?
- Execution and reparations from the victim's family (correct)
- Fines
- Exile
- Public shaming
Who conducted rituals for the gods in Maya customs and traditions?
Who conducted rituals for the gods in Maya customs and traditions?
What was standardized and applicable to all levels of society in the laws of the Maya Empire?
What was standardized and applicable to all levels of society in the laws of the Maya Empire?
What was the role of victims in the process of justice in the Maya Empire?
What was the role of victims in the process of justice in the Maya Empire?
'Every occasion was feted in a grand way' is an indication of which aspect of Maya culture?
'Every occasion was feted in a grand way' is an indication of which aspect of Maya culture?
''Known as shamans' performed rituals for the gods.' indicates that shamans were considered:
''Known as shamans' performed rituals for the gods.' indicates that shamans were considered:
'Murder was uncommon because the punishment was so extreme.' implies that the extreme punishment acted as a deterrent due to its:
'Murder was uncommon because the punishment was so extreme.' implies that the extreme punishment acted as a deterrent due to its:
'If you were found guilty of murder, you would face execution and reparations from the victim’s family...' highlights the practice of:
'If you were found guilty of murder, you would face execution and reparations from the victim’s family...' highlights the practice of:
