Which statements correctly describe characteristics of the Maya's civilization? Choose all answers that are correct. A. accepted monotheism before other American civilizations B. wrote in a form of hieroglyphics C. possessed advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics D. used runners to maintain contact between the king and his people



Answer :

B and C
The Mayans were polytheistic (worshiped multiple deities) so A is incorrect.
They had their own form of hieroglyphics so B is correct.
The practice of astrology was one of the most important aspects of Mayan culture, and they supplemented their knowledge of the stars using math to figure out complex patterns so C is correct.
It was the Incas, NOT the Mayans who had runners, so D is incorrect.

The statements that give proper description about Maya's civilization and its characteristics are:  

B. wrote in a form of hieroglyphics

C. possessed advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics.

  • The Maya civilization can be regarded as  Mesoamerican civilization which was been developed by the people of Maya.

  • The Maya are very famous people because of their classical civilizations of Mesoamerica, the origination of this civilization can be dated back to  around 2600 B.C and it started at Yucatán.

  • These people became a  prominence around A.D. 250.

  • They are famous for their hieroglyphics and they also astronomy and mathematics

Therefore, option B,C are correct

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