answersLogoWhite

0

For the same reasons why we need numbers today.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the history of the Chinese number system?

The Chinese number system has a long history dating back to ancient times. It is based on a decimal system, with symbols for numbers from 1 to 9 and a placeholder for zero. The system also includes unique symbols for powers of 10. The Chinese number system has influenced other cultures and is still used today in various forms.


Who used the ancient irrigation system?

the Mesopotamia's i think started it. or the Chinese


True or false ancitent egyptians developed and used a number system?

The ancient Egyptians used the decimal number system.


How did ancient Romans and Chinese trade?

Ancient Chinese people used a barter system for buying and selling goods. Some of the people used items such as bricks of tea as currency.


What is the biggest number in the Chinese number system?

There is no biggest number in the Chinese number system,it goes on forever,Chinese numbers are fairly similar to Arabic e.g 10,100,1000,10000,100000,1000000,10000000,10000000000,10000000000.......... it goes on forever


Who used ancient Chinese coins?

Chinese.


What did the ancient Chinese people use to buy and sell goods and services -?

Ancient Chinese people used a barter system for buying and selling goods. Some of the people used items such as bricks of tea as currency.


What did the ancient Chinese use matches for?

The Ancient Chinese used matches for Fireworks


What was the importance of the discovery of the circulatory system to the ancient Chinese?

The ancient Chinese discovery of the circulatory system contributed to their mastery of traditional medicine. These techniques are still used successfully by modern people of all nationalities.


What civilization used the number system?

Mayans, Babylonians, Romans, Greeks, Chinese


Why do you call the number 0 a zero?

Zero is a placeholder. The Ancient Chinese used it, the ancient Egyptians used it, ancient India and the Arabs used it. The word came into English from Italian zero.


Describe the system of writing used ancient China?

The Chinese use logograms - where a symbol represents a meaning or a word.