Mayan Mathematics
Explore the fascinating number system of the ancient Maya civilization with this interactive worksheet for Grade 4 students.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image of Mayan numbers to help you with the questions.
The ancient Maya civilization used a unique number system based on dots and bars. A dot represents 1, and a bar represents 5. They also used a shell symbol for zero.
1. In the Mayan number system, a dot represents the number .
2. A bar in the Mayan number system represents the number .
3. The symbol for zero in Mayan mathematics looks like a .
4. Which of these numbers would be represented by two dots?
1
2
5
10
5. How would the number 6 be represented in Mayan mathematics?
One dot and one bar
Six dots
One bar and one shell
Two bars
6. Why do you think the Maya used a shell symbol for zero?
7. What are some similarities and differences between the Mayan number system and the number system we use today?
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