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What material did the Maya use for their sculpture and architectural work?
What material did the Maya use for their sculpture and architectural work?
- Wood (correct)
- Clay
- Stone
- Bronze
Which subject was NOT commonly depicted in Maya statues?
Which subject was NOT commonly depicted in Maya statues?
- Rulers
- Common people (correct)
- Animals
- Supernatural beings
How did the Maya depict the human form in their sculpture?
How did the Maya depict the human form in their sculpture?
- With exaggerated features
- In a surrealistic manner
- In a naturalistic fashion (correct)
- In an abstract style
What was a common subject in Maya sculpture that revolved around supernatural importance?
What was a common subject in Maya sculpture that revolved around supernatural importance?
What kind of language did the Maya develop, which used symbols instead of words for writing?
What kind of language did the Maya develop, which used symbols instead of words for writing?
How many different symbols and glyphs did the Maya hieroglyphic language use?
How many different symbols and glyphs did the Maya hieroglyphic language use?
What method of writing did the Maya use that involved columns of glyphs read left to right, top to bottom?
What method of writing did the Maya use that involved columns of glyphs read left to right, top to bottom?
What are codices in the context of Maya culture?
What are codices in the context of Maya culture?
What is a unique feature of the Maya written language?
What is a unique feature of the Maya written language?
How did the Maya create their codices for books?
How did the Maya create their codices for books?
Which subject was commonly depicted in Maya sculpture alongside rulers?
Which subject was commonly depicted in Maya sculpture alongside rulers?
What was the purpose of Maya codices containing records of numbers?
What was the purpose of Maya codices containing records of numbers?
In Maya sculpture, what type of figures did they often give supernatural importance to?
In Maya sculpture, what type of figures did they often give supernatural importance to?
What method did the Maya use to write their hieroglyphic language?
What method did the Maya use to write their hieroglyphic language?
What material was often used by the Maya for their sculptures found in dry areas like tombs?
What material was often used by the Maya for their sculptures found in dry areas like tombs?
What type of writing surface did the Maya use for their codices?
What type of writing surface did the Maya use for their codices?
