How did the Maya civilization contribute to math?

Answer 1

The Mayans had the number zero in their number system (their written symbol for it was a shell). The idea of zero was something that most ancient cultures didn't have in their number systems. Not even the Greeks and Romans had a concept of zero. Although, the Persians also had the number zero in their system of numbers as well. So the Mayans weren't the only ones.

Answer 2

the Mayans used a shell as zero. dots for 1 to 4 and a bar for 5 the Mayan number system was a base 20 system. they used the numerical system primarily for calender and astronomical work ,not to count people or objects

Answer 3

they created the theory and logic of the number of zero

Answer 4

The Mayans were the first people to use the place value The Mayans were the first people to use the place value

Answer 5

They knew about the concept of the zero symbol in mathematics and used it in their numeracy system.