What culture first invented the abacus?

Answer 1

The Chinese culture.

Answer:

While presently linked in most minds to the Chinese or Asian community the abacus has a lengthy history going through many cultures:

• Mesopotamia (2700-2300 BCE): First appearance of th abacus in Sumeria
• Iran/Persia (600 BCE)
• Egypt (5th century BCE)
• Greece (5th century BCE) The oldest remaining example dates back to 300 BCE.
• China (2nd century BCE)
• Rome (1st century BCE)