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Indigenous peoples living in high Mayan are Peruvians.

"The indigenous peoples are at war with the highland Mayans, said Dr. Robinson. "My money's on the Mayans."

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What is the difference between English language and Mayan language?

English is a Germanic language with a Latin-derived alphabet, while the Mayan language is a family of indigenous languages spoken primarily in Central America, with a hieroglyphic writing system. English is widely spoken worldwide, while the Mayan languages are primarily spoken by indigenous communities in parts of Guatemala, Mexico, Belize, and Honduras. The grammatical structures and vocabulary of English and Mayan languages are also very different due to their separate linguistic lineages.


What is the proper adjective for Mayan?

Mayan is itself a proper adjective.


Did the Mayans have a written language or a spoken language?

The Mayans had both a written language and a spoken language. Their written language, known as hieroglyphics, was used for inscriptions on monuments and codices. Their spoken language, Mayan languages, encompassed a group of related languages spoken by the Mayan peoples in Mesoamerica.


Is talking Mexican Language the same as talking Spanish?

There is no "Mexican Language." The official language of Mexico is Spanish. Therefore, speaking Mexican refers to speaking Spanish. However, there are also indigenous languages spoken in Mexico, such as Nahuatl and Mayan.


What is the significance of Yuri Knorozov's work in deciphering the Mayan script, and how does it relate to the mysterious cat hieroglyphs found in Mayan inscriptions?

Yuri Knorozov's work in deciphering the Mayan script was significant because he was able to prove that the Mayan writing system was phonetic and not just symbolic. This breakthrough helped unlock the meaning of many Mayan inscriptions and provided valuable insights into Mayan culture and history. The mysterious cat hieroglyphs found in Mayan inscriptions were also deciphered by Knorozov, revealing that they represented the name of a Mayan ruler. This connection between Knorozov's work and the cat hieroglyphs demonstrates the importance of his contributions to understanding the Mayan script and civilization.

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What is the Mayan peoples writing system called?

hyrogliphics


Are there pyramids in Argentina?

Yes, there are a few pyramids in Argentina, such as the Huinca Pyramid in Buenos Aires Province and the pyramid-shaped Mayan Mill in Misiones Province. These structures were built by indigenous peoples for religious or ceremonial purposes.


Who was oppressed in the Guatemala genocide?

The Mayan Indians (indigenous population of Guatemala).


Did the Mayan civilization arose in the highland of Mexico?

No, those were the Aztecs. Mayans arose on the Yucatan peninsula, also in Mexico.


Did The Mayan civilization arise in the highland areas of Mexico?

False: The Aztec civilization founded Mexico-Tenochtitlan along several marshy islands of the Lake Texcoco, which used to be on a Valley on the Mexican Central Plateau. The Mayan civilization settled on the southern Gulf of Mexico lowlands and on the Yucatan Peninsula.


Did the Mayan and Aztec civilizations both trade fur with the French and Dutch?

No, the Mayan and Aztec civilizations did not trade fur with the French and Dutch. The Aztec Empire was at its height in the early 16th century, shortly before European contact, while the Mayan civilization had declined by that time. The fur trade primarily involved North American Indigenous peoples and European powers, such as the French and Dutch, but did not include significant direct trade with the Mayans or Aztecs.


What was a sentence for hieroglyphics?

The Mayan hieroglyphics remain undecipherable.


At the Mayan pyramid do they cut off peoples heads and watch them roll down?

YES.


What country today is roughly one half pure Mayan Indian?

Guatemala is the country today that is roughly one half pure Mayan Indian. The majority of the indigenous people in Guatemala are of Mayan descent, with many still practicing traditional customs and speaking Mayan languages.


What is a mixed up Spanish and Mayan heritage?

A mixed Spanish and Mayan heritage refers to the cultural and ethnic blending that resulted from the Spanish colonization of the Americas, particularly in regions like present-day Mexico and Central America. This heritage encompasses a fusion of Spanish traditions, language, and Catholicism with indigenous Mayan customs, languages, and beliefs. Individuals with this background may identify with both cultures, leading to a rich tapestry of identities that reflect the historical interplay between colonizers and indigenous peoples. This combination often influences art, cuisine, and social practices in communities where both heritages coexist.


What Amerindian peoples occupy the Yucatan peninsula?

The most important among them would be the Mayan people.


Did art from west Mexico portray designs that represented the dominant Wari people?

Not at all. Wari' people are an indigenous people from Brazil (South America), while peoples from Mexico include the Nahuatl family (Aztecs, Tlaxcalans, Texcocans) as well as the Olmec, Teotihuacan, Zapotec and Mayan civilizations.