Yes. Hindus, Arabs, etc. - Math

Posted: Dec 31st, 2017 - 4:50 pm In Reply to: I wonder if this "educator" has studied history - anon

The Hindus and the Mayans had a concept of zero (0), but it was the Arabs who gave it to us.

Many different cultures contributed to the math system we have today. "Arabic" numerals are called that for a reason!

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