Ancient Civilizations of the Western Hemisphere

What region extended from central Mexico into northern Central America, giving rise to some of the oldest civilizations in the Americas?

Which of the following civilizations is described as the most brilliant among the early civilizations in Mesoamerica?

What type of agriculture did the Mayas rely mainly on in the lowland rain forest?

What made it difficult for humans to settle in the lowland rain forest?

Which geographic region had a climate characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons?

What is the main idea of the text?

What does the term 'hemisphere' refer to?

What does the Reading Skill 'Identify Causes' aim to help readers understand?

Who is associated with slash-and-burn agriculture?

What are students expected to study according to the standards preview?

Maya civilization emerged in a region of Mexico and Central America known as Mesoamerica.

The term 'hemisphere' refers to one of the quarters of Earth.

John L. Stephens is associated with slash-and-burn agriculture.

The Reading Skill 'Identify Causes' aims to help readers understand why cultures have developed in a particular way.

The Mayas relied mainly on terrace farming in the lowland rain forest.

Mayas were the only advanced culture in Mesoamerica

The Mayas' farming technique, slash-and-burn agriculture, helped them survive in the rain forest

The lowlands in the Maya homeland had a cool climate with distinct wet and dry seasons

The soil in the lowland rain forest was thin and fragile, making agriculture difficult

The Olmecs, the Zapotecs, and the Toltecs were advanced cultures in Mesoamerica