Mayan Achievements - Periods 4 & 6

What was the basis of the Mayan calendar system?

• Understanding of the solar year and cycles of the moon and Venus

• The Roman calendar system

• The Gregorian calendar

• The lunar calendar

What mathematical concept did the Maya develop that was groundbreaking for its time?

• The concept of zero

• The concept of infinity

• The concept of negative numbers

• The concept of fractions

What was the Mayan number system based on?

• The number 20

• The number 10

• The number 5

• The number 12

What did the Mayan writing system use to represent words and sounds?

• A combination of logograms and syllabic symbols

• Alphabetical letters

• Hieroglyphics

• Pictograms

How did the Maya use their mathematical knowledge?

• To create detailed and accurate calendars

• To build pyramids

• To trade with other civilizations

• To develop agriculture techniques