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Sexagesimal as used in ancient Mesopotamia was not a pure base 60 system, in the sense that it didn't use 60 distinct symbols for its digits. Instead, the cuneiform digits used ten as a sub-base in the fashion of a sign-value notation: a sexagesimal digit was composed of a group of narrow wedge-shaped marks representing units up to nine.
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What is the difference between the Mayan number system and our current number system?
Their number system was based on 20 instead of 10. Their number system was based on three characters instead of 10 characters.
What is the history of the Chinese number system?
The Chinese number system has a long history dating back to ancient times. It is based on a decimal system, with symbols for numbers from 1 to 9 and a placeholder for zero. The system also includes unique symbols for powers of 10. The Chinese number system has influenced other cultures and is still used today in various forms.
Rowing ships in ancient Greece?
In ancient Greece ships were built out of wood.
The byzantine civilization was based on?
The Byzantine civilization was based on Roman, Greek, and Christian civilizations.
Did ancient Rome's religion affect America?
Not in the least. Ancient Rome's religious beliefs were what we term pagan. The United States of America was founded by Christian men with Christian beliefs. The American legal system is based on the Roman legal system, in no way based on their religious system.
