Question

4.in the 1500s, spanish priests trying to convert the maya to christianity burned many mayan codices. the few that survived have allowed historians to learn more about mayan religious practices. although mayan written texts were destroyed, their spoken language survived the arrival of the spanish settlers. about 30 variations of the original mayan languages are still spoken today by many people in central america and mexico.
what destruction did the spanish bring to the maya people? type 3 facts
1.spanish priests trying to convert the maya to christianity burned many mayan codices.
2.
3.

Explanation:

Extract 2 additional factual details about Spanish destruction of Maya culture from the provided text, focusing on losses to written heritage and cultural erasure efforts tied to conversion.

Answer:

1. Spanish priests trying to convert the Maya to Christianity burned many Mayan codices.
2. Spanish settlers caused the destruction of most Mayan written texts.
3. Spanish conversion efforts targeted and undermined traditional Mayan religious practices by destroying their sacred codices.