The abacus, originating in ancient Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE, spread through trade, cultural exchanges, and conquests. Its use was adopted by various civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, who modified its design to suit their mathematical needs. As empires expanded and trade routes developed, knowledge of the abacus traveled to Asia, where it was further refined, leading to different versions such as the Chinese suanpan and the Japanese soroban. Over centuries, the abacus became a fundamental tool in commerce and education across various cultures, influencing mathematical practices worldwide.
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The Chinese abacus
Abacus was invented by the Chinesethe abacus was also known as the first computer
The Chinese abacus was developed about 5000 years ago. It was built out of wood and beads. It could be held and carried around easily. The abacus was so successful that its use spread form China to many other countries. The abacus does not actually do the computing, as today's calculators do. It helps people keep track of numbers as they do the computing.
The abacus was originated in China in 3000 B.C.(:
Asiana Abacus was created in 1991.