Which of the following is the best comparison of sixteenth-century Spanish interpretation of Mayan writing and modern understanding of it?
A) The Spanish believed they could use Mayan writing to convert Mayans to Christianity. Modern understanding shows that the Mayans did not write about religion.
B) The Spanish believed it only focused on religion. Modern understanding shows that the Mayans wrote about much more.
C) The Spanish believed they understood Mayan writing. Modern understanding has proven that this is impossible.
D) The Spanish believed that Mayan glyphs were impossible to decipher. Modern understanding has made this possible.