MAYAN MATHEMATICS

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When did the Mayan civilization settle in Central America?

• Around 1000 CE
• About 500 BCE
• Approximately 250 CE
• Around 2000 BCE

During which period is the Mayan Classic Period generally recognized to have occurred?

• 100 BCE to 500 CE
• 500 CE to 1000 CE
• 250 CE to 900 CE
• 2000 BCE to 500 BCE

What made mathematics significant in Mayan society?

• Their love for abstract concepts
• The need for advanced engineering
• The importance of astronomy and calendar calculations
• Trade and commerce demands

What is the base of the Mayan number system?

• Base 2
• Base 5
• Base 10
• Base 20

How many symbols did the Mayan numerals consist of?

• Two symbols
• Three symbols
• Four symbols
• Five symbols

What concept did the Mayans independently develop as early as 36 BCE?

• The concept of fractions
• The concept of negative numbers
• The concept of zero
• The concept of infinity

How did the Mayans represent larger numbers beyond 19 in their number system?

• They used a separate set of symbols.
• They wrote numbers horizontally.
• They employed a vertical place value format based on powers of 10.
• They used Roman numerals for larger numbers.

What remarkable achievement did the Mayans accomplish in terms of astronomical accuracy?

• They calculated the length of the solar year with higher accuracy than Europe.
• They discovered a new planet.
• They predicted eclipses.
• They measured distances to other galaxies.