Question

which was the first known civilization to use the concept of zero
A. Maya
B. Inca
C. Olmec
D. Aztec
@Ask_If_Im_A_Ghost

Answer 1

A

Answer 2

Thanks

Answer 3

welcome

Answer 4

Think again - it may be the Olmecs
"it is generally believed that the use of zero in the Americas predated the Maya and was possibly the invention of the Olmecs"
Wikipedia reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/0_(number)

Answer 5

really i thought it was the mayains cause they used it first in the calenders

Answer 6

ah hello there :)

Answer 7

It seems to be the Olmecs according to Wikipedia.

Answer 8

this is a very poorly constructed questions, there are many theories pointing to different civilizations being the "first" to use zero

Answer 9

there are many theories with the origins of zero pointing towards Mesopotamia, and the middle east region

Answer 10

Yes, Wikipedia mentions, Egypt, China, India (among others) but at least they aren't on the list posted above. :-)

Answer 11

but I guess with the 4 choices present, it is evident we are talking about the Americas

Answer 12

the Mayans had started using a zero like symbol somewhere around the 300 AD but evidence was found that the babylonians had started using it around the 3rd century BC

Answer 13

the Sumerians as well, even earlier, the best thing we should do is look back into ur lesson, ur school probably has a lesson connected with that question/assignment, and the correct option that they want is probably located in the readings

Answer 14

If nothing else, I did send a message to MellamoKatie just to let her know.

Answer 15

oh yes, she is offline it seems :/

Answer 16

do you like history? @Zarkon

Answer 17

sure

Answer 18

this should be in history anyways why is it in math

Answer 19

if needed there are many good sources on this topic :P http://www.livescience.com/27853-who-invented-zero.html http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/history-of-zero/

Answer 20

i love history, it is my favorite subject! @Zarkon I'm only freshman in high school so my knowledge is not that much yet

Answer 21

i was looking around my home office to see if I had my history of mathematics book here....I think it is at the university

Answer 22

oh yes technically this qualifies as math

Answer 23

which university do u attend?

Answer 24

yea i left my history book in my bugatti parked next to my mansion lol

Answer 25

The history of mathematics courses are usually taught in the mathematics department

Answer 26

I do not attend university

Answer 27

oh, are you teaching?

Answer 28

yes

Answer 29

which university do you teach at?

Answer 30

my secret

Answer 31

iupui

Answer 32

yes sir, could you help me with some math :P

Answer 33

hey zarkon can i be a mod

Answer 34

I never said what i teach...maybe it is basket weaving

Answer 35

I don't make mod decisions

Answer 36

i do underwater basket weaving in my spare time, and competitive just dance

Answer 37

well can you put in a good word for me

Answer 38

get your score up some more first

Answer 39

number one rule for getting mod is not asking for it :P Just keep being awesome and eventually things will happen :) @SkyVoltage

Answer 40

that is right. I did not ask to be a mod. I was asked if I wanted to be a mod

Answer 41

ok

Answer 42

by who?

Answer 43

preetha :) most mods are highly respected members of the OS community

Answer 44

mods can recommend people that they want to be moderator, and they may vote, but ultimately preetha makes the decisions

Answer 45

im friends with her

Answer 46

being friends with her doesnt guarantee you a spot :) Keep helping and contributing! @SkyVoltage

Answer 47

ok you should be a mod

Answer 48

I don't think I'm good enough for that yet haha

Answer 49

you are probably too young. I think there is an age restriction put on mods

Answer 50

yup at least 18, although secretly some younger ones have been.. like 16

Answer 51

oh i see u teach at star fleet academy @Zarkon that is my dream school :P

Answer 52

yes....many years of dedication to get that job

Answer 53

hope one day you will be my mentor @Zarkon

Answer 54

aw i can't message u :( @Zarkon

Answer 55

consider closing this :P @mellamokatie once u get the chance