Which description of the civilization of the Maya is inaccurate?

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They rejected building large cities in favor of small, tight-knit villages.

They rejected building large cities in favor of small, tight-knit villages.

They developed an accurate 365-day calendar.

They developed an accurate 365-day calendar.

They used hillside terraces to grow beans, squash, and corn.

They used hillside terraces to grow beans, squash, and corn.

They had a written language consisting of hieroglyphics.

1 answer

The inaccurate description of the civilization of the Maya is:

They rejected building large cities in favor of small, tight-knit villages.

In reality, the Maya civilization is well known for its large, complex cities, such as Tikal, Palenque, and Copán, which featured monumental architecture, ceremonial centers, and extensive urban planning.

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