Question

Los libros de Chilam Balam y el Popol-Vuh corresponden a la:

• A. Cultura Maya
• B. Cultura Olmeca
• C. Cultura Tolteca
• D. Cultura Azteca

Hint:

Remember: Popol Vuh = sacred book of the Mayas; Chilam Balam = prophetic and historical writings of the Mayan culture.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the question.
The question refers to two important literary works from pre-Columbian civilizations: the Chilam Balam and the Popol Vuh.
Step 2: Background of the texts.
- The Popol Vuh is known as the “Book of the Council” and contains the mythology, history, and traditions of the Maya K’iche’ people of Guatemala.
- The Chilam Balam books (of Chumayel, Tizimin, and Mani) are written in the Mayan language and record myths, prophecies, and historical events of the Maya civilization.
Step 3: Analysis of options.
- (1) Cultura Maya: Correct — both books are Mayan texts.
- (2) Cultura Olmeca: Preceded the Mayans and did not produce written texts like these.
- (3) Cultura Tolteca: Known for architecture and art, not for these literary works.
- (4) Cultura Azteca: Had other texts (e.g., Codex Mendoza), not these books.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the books Chilam Balam and Popol-Vuh belong to the Cultura Maya.