USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

PRE COLUMBIAN CIVILIZATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT considered an accomplishment of the Maya?
A
discovery of the concept of zero
B
most complex and complete written language in the Americas
C
mining techniques to find gold and silver
D
water management solutions and ability to create water pressure
E
precise calendar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -MAYA CULTURE AND ACHIEVEMENTS. The Ancient Mayans developed the science of astronomy, calendar systems, and hieroglyphic writing.

Detailed explanation-2: -They also figured out how to grow corn, beans, squash and cassava in sometimes-inhospitable places; how to build elaborate cities without modern machinery; how to communicate with one another using one of the world’s first written languages; and how to measure time using not one but two complicated calendar systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -One of the most amazing things to come from the astronomical observations of the Maya was their calendar system. Using their knowledge of astronomy and mathematics, the ancient Maya developed one of the most accurate calendar systems in human history.

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