Exploring Mayan Mathematics
A worksheet for 8th graders on the unique base-20 numeral system and mathematical concepts of the ancient Maya civilization.
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Exploring Mayan Mathematics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. For questions involving Mayan numerals, refer to your knowledge of their base-20 system.
1. What base number system did the ancient Maya use for their mathematics?
Base-10
Base-60
Base-20
Base-12
2. Which symbol represented the concept of zero in Mayan numerals?
A dot
A bar
A shell or oval shape
A circle
3. The Mayan numeral system was primarily used for and calculations.
4. In the Mayan numbering system, a single dot represents the value of .
5. The Maya developed one of the earliest known concepts of , which was crucial for their complex calendar system.
6. Describe how the Mayan base-20 system differs from our modern base-10 system.
7. Explain the significance of the Mayan understanding of zero.
8. Convert the following Mayan numerals to our modern base-10 system. (You may draw the Mayan numerals if you wish in the blank space provided)
A. (One bar, two dots on top of a shell)
B. (Two bars, three dots on top of a shell)
9. Convert the following base-10 numbers to Mayan numerals (draw them).
A. 25
B. 42
10. The Mayan calendar system was based on their advanced understanding of mathematics and astronomy.
True
False
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