Mayan Mathematics part 1

Multiple Select

Which of the following present-day countries was part of the Mayan region? Select all that apply.

• Mexico

• Guatemala

• Belize

• Nicaragua

Multiple Choice

Which mathematical concept did the Mayans invent that is still important in mathematics today?

• The concept of zero

• The concept of infinity

• The concept of negative numbers

• The concept of fractions

Multiple Choice

In the Mayan numeration system, the symbol for zero is represented by a

• Bird

• Line

• Shell

• Dot

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about the Mayan positional numeration system?

• It uses base 20.

• It uses vertical place values.

• It uses only two numerals.

• It was based on Roman numerals.

Multiple Choice

Given the vertical positioning in the Mayan system, what is the base 10 value of a numeral with 3 dots in the second position and 2 dots in the first position?

• 43

• 60

• 62

• 67

Multiple Choice

Mayan arithmetic is performed ____

• Horizontally

• Vertically