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which of the following was an invention of the mayans which led to more sophisticated mathematical calculations than could be done in europe of the same period? (p. 6)
the zero
multiplication tables
geometry
astronomy
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The Maya civilization independently developed the concept of zero as a placeholder and numerical value, which enabled more advanced mathematical calculations. During the corresponding period in Europe, this concept was not in widespread use, limiting the complexity of their mathematical operations. Multiplication tables, geometry, and astronomy were not unique Maya innovations that outperformed European mathematics of the time in this specific way.
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