While researching ancient Mesoamerican writing systems, a student takes the following notes:
* The Madrid Codex is one of only four surviving pre-Columbian Maya books and is written on bark paper.
* It contains 112 pages covering detailed tables and records regarding astronomical cycles, rituals, and agricultural schedules.
* The Grolier Codex is another surviving pre-Columbian Maya book written on bark paper.
* It consists of only 11 pages and focuses exclusively on the movements of the planet Venus.
* The authenticity of the Madrid Codex has been universally accepted since its rediscovery in the 19th century.
* The Grolier Codex's authenticity was debated by scholars until radiocarbon dating in 2016 confirmed its 13th-century origin.
The student wants to contrast the Madrid Codex and the Grolier Codex in terms of their physical length and thematic scope. Which choice most effectively uses information from the given notes to accomplish this goal?
- AAlthough both Maya books are written on bark paper, the Madrid Codex has been universally accepted since the 19th century, whereas the Grolier Codex's authenticity was debated until 2016.
- While the 112-page Madrid Codex covers diverse astronomical cycles, rituals, and agricultural schedules, the much shorter 11-page Grolier Codex focuses solely on the movements of Venus.Answer
- CThe 112-page Madrid Codex is one of only four surviving pre-Columbian Maya books, whereas the 11-page Grolier Codex is another surviving bark paper book whose authenticity was confirmed in 2016.
- DUnlike the Madrid Codex, which contains 112 pages and covers agricultural schedules and rituals, the Grolier Codex is a bark paper book whose authenticity was long debated.