History of Zero in Mathematics
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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?

  • Third position (correct)
  • Fourth position
  • Second position
  • Fifth position

    • 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?

    <p>Shamans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was standardized and applicable to all levels of society in the laws of the Maya Empire?

    <p>Punishments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of victims in the process of justice in the Maya Empire?

    <p>They were personally involved in seeking justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Every occasion was feted in a grand way' is an indication of which aspect of Maya culture?

    <p>'Elaborate rituals and traditions'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ''Known as shamans' performed rituals for the gods.' indicates that shamans were considered:

    <p>'Religious authorities'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Murder was uncommon because the punishment was so extreme.' implies that the extreme punishment acted as a deterrent due to its:

    <p>'Severity'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'If you were found guilty of murder, you would face execution and reparations from the victim’s family...' highlights the practice of:

    <p>'Restorative justice'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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