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What was the importance of stone, stick, and shell symbols in the Maya Empire?(1 point)
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They were used as decorations for temples
They were used as decorations for temples

They represented gods in religious ceremonies
They represented gods in religious ceremonies

They were symbols that made up a number system
They were symbols that made up a number system

They were tools used for farming and hunting
They were tools used for farming and hunting
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They were symbols that made up a number system — the Maya used dots (1), bars (5) and a shell symbol (zero) in their numerical notation.