CIVILIZATION
SUMERIAN
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Question
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They developed a math system based on the number ____
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60
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50
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12
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360
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -“Supposedly, one group based their number system on 5 and the other on 12. When the two groups traded together, they evolved a system based on 60 so both could understand it.” That’s because five multiplied by 12 equals 60. The base 5 system likely originated from ancient peoples using the digits on one hand to count.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Babylonian system of mathematics was a sexagesimal (base 60) numeral system. From this we derive the modern-day usage of 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, and 360 degrees in a circle. The Babylonians were able to make great advances in mathematics for two reasons.
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