The Codices of the Maya

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What is the organizational pattern (text structure) of the text about the Codices of the Maya?

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Compare and contrast.

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To make good inferences about the Codices of the Maya, you need to...

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Pay attention to details.

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Mayan writing is most similar to which other writing system?

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Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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What is an inference?

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A logical conclusion or a guess based on evidence.

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How were the Maya different from most other cultures of the same time period?

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They were more advanced.

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What are the Codices of the Maya?

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Ancient books made of bark paper that contain Mayan hieroglyphs.

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What is the significance of the Codices in understanding Mayan culture?

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They provide insights into their history, religion, and daily life.

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What materials were used to create the Codices?

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Bark paper, which was made from the inner bark of trees.

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How many known Codices of the Maya exist today?

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Only four known Codices.

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What type of information is recorded in the Codices?

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Astronomical data, rituals, and historical events.