The Fascinating Mayan Number System
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Which number system did the Mayans use?

  • Octal
  • Binary
  • Vigesimal (correct)
  • Decimal

    • What was the significance of the number 20 in the Mayan counting system?

  • It was the highest number in their system
  • It represented the number of fingers and toes on a human (correct)
  • It was considered a sacred number
  • It was used to represent large numbers

    • What did the Mayans use to represent the number 5 in their counting system?

  • Lines
  • Bars (correct)
  • Dots
  • Shells

    • What was the purpose of the Mayan counting system?

    <p>To record long periods of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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