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which of the following statments describes the mayan writing system a. the mayan writing system was more advanced than eurasian cultures b. the mayan writing system was the most evolved in the americas c. the mayan writing system and all evidence of it was destoryed by the spanish d. the mayan writing system is still widely used in central america today

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The statement that best describes the Mayan writing system is b. the Mayan writing system was the most evolved in the Americas. The Mayan writing system, known as hieroglyphics, was highly developed and complex compared to other writing systems in the Americas.

To clarify the other statements:

  • a. the Mayan writing system was more advanced than Eurasian cultures: This is subjective and not universally accepted, as "advanced" can vary by context.
  • c. the Mayan writing system and all evidence of it was destroyed by the Spanish: While many texts and monuments were destroyed, not all were lost, and some knowledge of the system survives.
  • d. the Mayan writing system is still widely used in Central America today: The traditional script is not widely used today, though some Mayan languages continue to be spoken.

Therefore, option b is the most accurate.

are you positive

Yes, I am confident in my previous response. The Mayan writing system, known as Maya glyphs or script, is indeed considered one of the most sophisticated writing systems developed in the pre-Columbian Americas. It included around 800 symbols and could represent both sounds and ideas, similar to systems like Egyptian hieroglyphs.

While there are other complex writing systems in the Americas, the Mayan system is often distinguished for its level of complexity and use in historical documentation.

To recap the context about the other options:

  • a is subjective and depends on the criteria for "advanced."
  • c is inaccurate because while much was lost due to colonization, some surviving examples do exist.
  • d is misleading since the traditional script is not used in everyday communication today, although some communities may still use aspects of their writing and culture.

If you have specific aspects you'd like to dig deeper into regarding the Mayan writing system, feel free to ask!

your wrong whats the answer

I apologize for any confusion earlier. Upon reevaluating the options you provided regarding the Mayan writing system, the correct statement is:

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

This statement reflects the fact that the Mayan writing system is regarded as the most complex and sophisticated among the indigenous writing systems in the Americas.

If you meant to refer to a different interpretation or context, please clarify, and I'll do my best to assist you further. Thank you for your patience!