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Maya Hieroglyphic Writing System Quiz
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Maya Hieroglyphic Writing System Quiz

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What did the Maya develop in the ancient Americas?

  • A complex writing system (correct)
  • Advanced agricultural techniques
  • Sophisticated trade networks
  • Elaborate architectural styles
  • For what purposes did the Maya hieroglyphic writing system primarily serve?

  • Recording historical events, rituals, and dynastic lineages (correct)
  • Navigational purposes for sea voyages
  • Trade documentation and transactions
  • Communication with other ancient civilizations
  • What combination of symbols did the Maya use in their writing system?

  • Alphabets and numerals
  • Logograms and syllabic symbols (correct)
  • Pictographs and ideograms
  • Phonetic symbols and punctuation marks
  • What has the decipherment of the Maya script enhanced greatly?

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