20 Questions
What region extended from central Mexico into northern Central America, giving rise to some of the oldest civilizations in the Americas?
Mesoamerica
Which of the following civilizations is described as the most brilliant among the early civilizations in Mesoamerica?
The Mayas
What type of agriculture did the Mayas rely mainly on in the lowland rain forest?
Slash-and-burn agriculture
What made it difficult for humans to settle in the lowland rain forest?
Thin and fragile soil
Which geographic region had a climate characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons?
Highlands to the south
What is the main idea of the text?
The rise of the Mayas in Mesoamerica
What does the term 'hemisphere' refer to?
One of the halves of Earth
What does the Reading Skill 'Identify Causes' aim to help readers understand?
The reasons behind the development of urban societies
Who is associated with slash-and-burn agriculture?
Mesoamerica
What are students expected to study according to the standards preview?
The locations, landforms, and climates of Mexico, Central America, and South America
Maya civilization emerged in a region of Mexico and Central America known as Mesoamerica.
True
The term 'hemisphere' refers to one of the quarters of Earth.
False
John L. Stephens is associated with slash-and-burn agriculture.
False
The Reading Skill 'Identify Causes' aims to help readers understand why cultures have developed in a particular way.
True
The Mayas relied mainly on terrace farming in the lowland rain forest.
False
Mayas were the only advanced culture in Mesoamerica
False
The Mayas' farming technique, slash-and-burn agriculture, helped them survive in the rain forest
True
The lowlands in the Maya homeland had a cool climate with distinct wet and dry seasons
False
The soil in the lowland rain forest was thin and fragile, making agriculture difficult
True
The Olmecs, the Zapotecs, and the Toltecs were advanced cultures in Mesoamerica
True
Explore the origins and development of the advanced cultures in the Western Hemisphere, focusing on the Mayas and other civilizations in Mesoamerica. Learn about the Olmecs, Zapotecs, Toltecs, and the extraordinary achievements of the Mayan civilization.
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