Question
Which description of the civilization of the Maya is inaccurate?
Responses
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.
Responses
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.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
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.
**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.