Calendars, Codes & Virgins: 3 Myths About the Maya

The video dispels common myths about the Maya civilization, including misconceptions about their calendar, language, and peaceful nature. It clarifies that the so-called 'Maya calendar' is actually an Aztec artifact, explains the deciphering of the Maya language, and reveals that the Maya were not as peaceful as once thought, engaging in warfare and rituals.

What is the true origin of the symbol often mistaken for the Maya calendar?

• It is a Maya calendar.

• It is an Inca artifact.

• It is an Aztec sunstone.

• It is a modern creation.

How did scientists eventually decipher the Maya language?

• By using a secret codebook.

• By comparing it to Egyptian hieroglyphs.

• By understanding the glyphs as sounds and ideas.

• By translating it directly from Spanish.

What percentage of Maya carvings and books can we read today?

• 90%

• 100%

• 70%

• 50%

What was a common misconception about the ancient Maya?

• They were technologically advanced.

• They were isolated from other cultures.

• They were peaceful geniuses.

• They were skilled farmers.

How did the Maya differ from the Aztecs in terms of human sacrifices?

• The Maya only sacrificed animals.

• The Maya performed fewer sacrifices.

• The Maya did not perform any sacrifices.

• The Maya performed more sacrifices.