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Actually, there were civilizations before the Sumerians that invented Math. Babylonians had worked on it. There also civilizations before them. But we dont know that because HISTORY IS WRITTEN BY WINNERS. So if that civilization was conquered or destroyed then the winner wouldnt write about them because then they would glorify them more than themselves.
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Which of the following aspects of Mayan culture was not shared by the ancient Mesopotamians?
Mayans had an actual symbol to represent zero - the Mesopotamians just left a space in their cuneiform number representation to indicate a place without value, similar to the modern-day zero Mayans used a base 20 number system.
What caused Mesopotamians to build irrigation system?
Uncontrolled water supply
Did the Mesopotamians have fire?
Yes, the Mesopotamians had fire. They were able to create fire by rubbing sticks together or using flint and tinder. Fire was essential for cooking, providing heat, and making tools and pottery.
What kind of system did the Mesopotamians use for trade and services?
Private enterprise.under government protection.
What did the Mesopotamians measure time in?
The Mesopotamians measured time using a sexagesimal (base-60) system, which influenced how they divided the day and the year. They divided the day into 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night, with each hour further divided into 60 minutes. Additionally, they used lunar cycles to create a calendar, which typically involved 12 months based on the phases of the moon. This system laid the groundwork for many modern timekeeping practices.
What number was the Mesopotamians number system based on?
60
Did cavemen create the wheel?
No the cavemen did not create the Mesopotamians did before them.
What system did the Mesopotamians develop?
They developed a writing system.
What math system did Mesopotamians use?
metric
What did the Mesopotamians develop?
They developed a writing system.
What was the Mesopotamians form of currency?
the Mesopotamians used a type of currency called the shekel im not sure but i beleived they used another coin called the mina not sure what its worth. the Mesopotamians used a base sixty number system i believe 1 mina was worth 180 grains there is a reference to it in the code of hammurabie
Which civilization was the first to develop a system of hieroglyphics?
The Mesopotamians
What was the Mesopotamians writing system?
cuneiform but farther back, pictographs
Which of the following aspects of Mayan culture was not shared by the ancient Mesopotamians?
Mayans had an actual symbol to represent zero - the Mesopotamians just left a space in their cuneiform number representation to indicate a place without value, similar to the modern-day zero Mayans used a base 20 number system.
What caused Mesopotamians to build irrigation system?
Uncontrolled water supply
What did Mesopotamians use math for?
Mesopotamians used math for various practical purposes, including trade, agriculture, and construction. They developed a base-60 number system, which facilitated calculations related to land measurement and the distribution of goods. Additionally, they employed mathematics in astronomy to create calendars and predict celestial events, reflecting their advanced understanding of both the earth and the cosmos. Overall, math was essential for administration, economy, and scientific endeavors in ancient Mesopotamia.
Did the Mesopotamians create the first form of writing?
yes they did. The other civilizations improved the language for us. The Mesopotamian's also invented Algebra
