10 Questions
In what year did the Maya incorporate the concept of 0 into their numbering system?
36 BC
What position in the Maya base-20 system had a value 202 or 400 times the numeral?
Third position
What was the punishment for murder in the Maya Empire?
Execution and reparations from the victim's family
Who conducted rituals for the gods in Maya customs and traditions?
Shamans
What was standardized and applicable to all levels of society in the laws of the Maya Empire?
Punishments
What was the role of victims in the process of justice in the Maya Empire?
They were personally involved in seeking justice
'Every occasion was feted in a grand way' is an indication of which aspect of Maya culture?
'Elaborate rituals and traditions'
''Known as shamans' performed rituals for the gods.' indicates that shamans were considered:
'Religious authorities'
'Murder was uncommon because the punishment was so extreme.' implies that the extreme punishment acted as a deterrent due to its:
'Severity'
'If you were found guilty of murder, you would face execution and reparations from the victim’s family...' highlights the practice of:
'Restorative justice'
Learn about the pioneering work of mathematician Aryabhata in creating the symbol for zero, which revolutionized mathematical operations. Discover how the Decimal System introduced by India allowed for the expression of all numbers using ten symbols.
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