Mayan Astronomers Were Known for the Development of a System

question 47

Multiple Choice

Mayan astronomers were known for the development of a system for

• A) determining the rise and fall of the tides.
• B) predicting eclipses of the sun and moon.
• C) calculating the distance between Earth and moon.
• D) measuring distance between stars.

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