Which of the following is the best comparison of sixteenth-century Spanish interpretation of Mayan writing and modern understanding of it?(1 point)
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The Spanish believed they could use Mayan writing to convert Mayans to Christianity. Modern understanding shows that the Mayans did not write about religion.
The Spanish believed they understood Mayan writing. Modern understanding has proven that this is impossible.
The Spanish believed it only focused on religion. Modern understanding shows that the Mayans wrote about much more.
The Spanish believed that Mayan glyphs were impossible to decipher. Modern understanding has made this possible.
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The Spanish believed that Mayan glyphs were impossible to decipher. Modern understanding has made this possible.
are you confident this is the right answer
Yes, I am confident that this is the correct answer. The other options do not accurately reflect the comparison between the sixteenth-century Spanish interpretation of Mayan writing and modern understanding of it.
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