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Describe mayan writing and why it gave scholars a hard time to decipher?
Mayan writing was written with its own language, a dead language which makes it hard to detect.
How could you describe Mayan writing?
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What is a glyphic writing?
Mayan writing
How does Mayan writing differ from the alphabet?
In the Mayan writing system each symbol represents words and pictures, where as our writing system just shows words.
What are Mayan hieroglyphs?
Mayan script was initially called "hieroglyphics" by 18th Century Europeans, because of it's similarity to Egyptian writing, and the system is similar to Egyptian writing, but term "hieroglyphics" is usually reserved for Egyptian writing. Mayan script is more often called "Mayan glyphs."
What is the Mayan peoples writing system called?
hyrogliphics
Was reading and writing considered important in Mayan society?
yes
Describe a time when an illustration would be helpful in everyday activities?
if you are writing a story and need to see an illustration to describe it.
What was the Mayan symbol for writing?
The Mayan symbol for writing is known as "hieroglyphs," which are intricate characters representing sounds, words, and ideas. These hieroglyphs were part of a complex system that combined logographic and syllabic elements, allowing the Maya to document their history, rituals, and daily life. The writing system was primarily inscribed on monuments, pottery, and codices, showcasing the sophistication of Mayan culture and communication.
What are four achievements of Mayan civilization?
describe four achievements of the Mayan civilization
What was the attitude of the Spanish toward Mayan writing?
The Spanish thought that the writings of the Mayans were dangerous. They burned almost all of the books that contained Mayan writings.
How important is cuneiform?
it's very important, it's the Mayan Writing system!
