
Babylonian Number System and Mathematics

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Mathematics, History
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7th - 12th Grade
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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the oldest number system in the world?
Roman Numerals
Arabic Numerals
Greek Numerals
Babylonian Cuneiform Numbers
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material was primarily used to make marks in the cuneiform writing system?
Wood
Metal
Reed
Stone
Tags
CCSS.4.OA.B.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many types of wedge symbols are used in the Babylonian number system?
One
Two
Three
Four
Tags
CCSS.4.NBT.A.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What base is the Babylonian number system built on?
Base 12
Base 10
Base 100
Base 60
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key advantage of the Babylonian number system over Roman numerals?
It is more visually appealing.
It is easier to write.
It uses fewer symbols.
It allows for easier calculation of large and small numbers.
Tags
CCSS.5.NBT.A.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Babylonians not have a symbol for zero initially?
They didn't understand the concept of zero.
They used a different symbol for zero.
They used a placeholder instead.
They didn't need it for their calculations.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason the Babylonians might have chosen base 60?
It was a random choice.
It was easier to write.
It is highly divisible by many numbers.
It is the smallest base possible.
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