Representing 1, 2 and 3 in as many lines as the number represented worked well. The Brahmin Indians simplified 4 by joining its four lines into a cross that looks like the modern plus sign. The Shunga
would add a horizontal line on top of the numeral, and the Kshatrapa
and Pallava evolved the numeral to a point where speed of writing was a
secondary concern. The Arabs'
4 still had the early concept of the cross, but for the sake of
efficiency, was made in one stroke by connecting the "western" end to
the "northern" end; the "eastern" end was finished off with a curve. The
Europeans dropped the finishing curve and gradually made the numeral
less cursive, ending up with a glyph very close to the original Brahmin
cross. Read more...
Coloring Pages About the Number "4"
Coloring Pages About the Number "4"
- Mosaic Numbers: Four
- Color Number "4" Shaped Like a Fire Cracker
- Puzzle Numbers: Four
- Color Number "4" and four schnauzers
- Gem Numbers: Four
A catchy song about the 4 seasons of the year.
More Music Video About the Number "4"
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