USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

MESOAMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS THE OLMECS TO CORTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The culture most commonly associated with science and mathematics is the ____
A
Olmec
B
Aztecs
C
Maya
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -MAYA CULTURE AND ACHIEVEMENTS. The Ancient Mayans developed the science of astronomy, calendar systems, and hieroglyphic writing. They were also known for creating elaborate ceremonial architecture, such as pyramids, temples, palaces, and observatories. These structures were all built without metal tools.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Maya civilization (/ˈmaɪə/) of the Mesoamerican people is known by its ancient temples and glyphs. Its Maya script is the most sophisticated and highly developed writing system in the pre-Columbian Americas. It is also noted for its art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Maya developed a sophisticated system of mathematics based on a place value of 20. They were one of few ancient cultures to use the concept of zero, allowing them to count into the millions. Using their sophisticated mathematical system, the ancient Maya developed precise and accurate calendars.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Maya used the vigesimal system for their calculations-a system based on 20 rather than 10. This means that instead of the 1, 10, 100, 1, 000 and 10, 000 of our mathematical system, the Maya used 1, 20, 400, 8, 000 and 160, 000.

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