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Which of the following statements describes the Mayan writing system?

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The Mayan writing system was more advanced than Eurasian cultures.

The Mayan writing system was more advanced than Eurasian cultures.

The Mayan writing system was the most evolved in the Americas.

The Mayan writing system was the most evolved in the Americas.

The Mayan writing system, and all evidence of it, was destroyed by the Spanish.

The Mayan writing system, and all evidence of it, was destroyed by the Spanish.

The Mayan writing system is still widely used in Central America today.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the Mayan writing system is:

"The Mayan writing system was the most evolved in the Americas."

This reflects the sophistication and complexity of the Maya script compared to other indigenous writing systems in the Americas. While it's true that the Spanish conquest led to the destruction of many Mayan texts and knowledge, not all evidence of the writing system was destroyed. Additionally, while the Maya civilization has left a legacy that influences modern Central American cultures, the original writing system itself is not widely used today.