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How did the Maya use astronomy?
BY watching the sky, the priests learned about Astronomy and developed a 365-day calendar
Which Meso-American group was the first to develop a calendar?
Maya or Mayans as most people call them.
Did both Olmec and Maya develop calendars?
Yes. Every civilisation developed and used some form of calendar
What important breakthrough did the Maya make in the field of mathematics and astronomy?
A two calendar system
How important was the development of advanced mathematics was in the creation of Maya calendar?
It was important inasmuch that the concept of zero as a quantity was introduced.
Of what did the Maya calendar mark the movement?
The Maya calendar marked the movement of celestial bodies, particularly the sun, moon, and Venus, to track time and important events such as religious ceremonies, planting seasons, and harvest timings. The calendar system was highly sophisticated and integrated into various aspects of Maya society and culture.
What helped the Maya develop a complex civilization?
they had different calendar, the knew different languages, etc...
Who inveted the calendar?
Maya
What were the maya the first to use?
The Maya were known for their advancements in mathematics, astronomy, and hieroglyphic writing. They were the first to develop a complex writing system in Mesoamerica and made significant contributions to calendar systems and celestial observations.
What is the relationship between Maya calendar and 2012?
The calendar developed and used by the ancient Maya has an end date. On the Gregorian calendar, it's December 21, 2012.
What would the Maya use the observatories for?
The Maya used observatories to study celestial events such as the movement of the stars, planets, and the sun. They believed these observations could help them predict important events like eclipses and agricultural cycles. The knowledge gained from these observations was used to develop their calendar system and for religious purposes.
What calendar do we currently use?
The Maya
