Choose ONE of the questions listed below and write at most three sides of A4 as an answer. Diagrams should be used wherever appropriate.

1. Compare and contrast counting systems based on repetition enciphering and place value.

2. Discuss Chinese numerals or Greek numerals.

3. Compare and contrast Greek and Roman numerals.

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The Development of Counting Systems and Notations

Sumerian and Babilonians Numerals

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