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It was developed in India and brought to Europe by the North African Arabs, hence it is known as the Hindu-Arabic system. Although it is often called the Arabic system, the Arabic system actually refers to several systems used by the Arabs themselves (using their own regional symbols).

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Where did the number system develop?

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The Hindus developed the Hindu numeral system. Hindus are Indians.


What year before christ did the Roman Numeral start?

The Roman numeral system was developed in ancient Rome around the 3rd century BC. It is believed to have been derived from the Etruscan numeral system.


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Who discovered numbers system?

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What numeral could Sumerians not express?

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When was the Greek numeral system created?

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Did Roman numeral evolve?

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