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What were the greatest achievements of the Mayans? |
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Answer» Solution :The GREATEST achivements of the MAYANS are as follows: (i) Calendar: According to Mayan calendar, a maya year had 365 days. The mayans had divided the year into 18 months. Each MONTH had 20 days. The remaining five days were regarded as unlucky by the mayans. (ii) Mathematical knowledge: The mayans had indepth knowledge of MATHEMATICS. They used a special sigh for zero. (iii) Hieroglyphic script: The mayans made their own script. this script was a combination of pictorial signs and sounds. (iv) Artistic Achievements: The mayans were efficient in architecture, painting and sculpture. they built magnificent pyramids, crossing, temples and observations. (v) UTENSILS made Wheel: The mayans used utensils made on the wheel. |
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