Mayan Mathematics and Numbering System

Mayan Mathematics and Numbering System

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explores the Mayan mathematical system, which is based on a base-20 counting method, unlike the modern base-10 system. The Mayans used dots and bars to represent numbers, with dots for numbers one to four and bars for five. The tutorial explains how numbers are constructed using these symbols and highlights the complexity of higher numbers. Samuel Rafinesque's work in deciphering this system is also discussed.

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Mayan people need mathematics?

To develop a writing system

To build pyramids

To work out astronomical cycles and create calendars

To trade with other civilizations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the base of the modern numbering system?

20

15

10

5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Mayan numbering system based on 20?

They used a special tool

They counted on their hands and feet

They followed another civilization's system

It was a random choice

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the number 5 represented in the Mayan system?

A circle

A triangle

A rectangle called a bar

Five dots

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a bar with two dots above it represent in the Mayan system?

7

5

8

6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you write the number 10 in the Mayan system?

Two bars

One bar and five dots

Two dots

One bar and one dot

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the representation for the number 16 in the Mayan system?

Four bars

Two bars and six dots

Three bars and one dot

Three bars

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