Which counting system, used for hours and minutes today, comes from the Sumerians and Babylonians?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A base-60 (sexagesimal) system
- Step 1: Mesopotamian scribes counted in sixties, which is why an hour has 60 minutes. Answer: A base-60 (sexagesimal) system. Why not the others: Base 12, 100 and 20 were used elsewhere or for other purposes and do not explain our time units.
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