The Link Between Fingers and Numbers
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Why did people start using fingers to count?

  • They found it easier to communicate numbers without words.
  • It was a way to avoid cheating in daily activities.
  • They had no words for numbers, so fingers were a convenient way to count. (correct)
  • Fingers helped them keep track while counting.

    • Why do we count in base ten?

  • Mathematicians have proven it to be the most effective counting method.
  • It is a mathematical requirement for efficient counting.
  • It is related to the Latin word for finger.
  • It is due to a biological coincidence with finger count. (correct)

    • What was the main reason people started counting?

  • To trade and hoard excess goods.
  • To prevent dishonest behavior. (correct)
  • To have a sense of time through watching the sky.
  • To effectively communicate numbers without words.

    • How do hunter-gatherers in the Amazon rainforest count?

    <p>They only count up to two before considering any number larger as 'many'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did cavemen have little need for numbers?

    <p>Because they only gathered what they needed from the wild.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is there a link between fingers and numbers?

    <p>Due to the historical context of finger-based counting methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using fingers to count?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Latin word 'digit' mean?

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

    Why do we count in base ten?

    <p>Because we have ten fingers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did hunter-gatherers manage without needing to count large numbers?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tribes has the most advanced counting system?

    <p>Neither tribe has an advanced counting system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason people started counting?

    <p>To stop cheats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do aliens with eight fingers likely count?

    <p>In base eight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the connection between fingers and the word 'digit'?

    <p>Digits are another word for fingers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of holding fingers in the air when communicating numbers?

    <p>To indicate the exact number being communicated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did hunter-gatherers have little need for numbers?

    <p>They had a strong sense of time and could keep track of their needs without numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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