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What is one reason some scholars believe led to the abandonment of early Mayan city-states?
What is one reason some scholars believe led to the abandonment of early Mayan city-states?
- Climate change
- Overpopulation (correct)
- Introduction of advanced weaponry
- Excessive trading with neighboring civilizations
What factor had a major impact on the collapse of some Mayan kingdoms, especially those in lowland regions?
What factor had a major impact on the collapse of some Mayan kingdoms, especially those in lowland regions?
- Droughts (correct)
- Introduction of new agricultural techniques
- Increased volcanic activity
- Rise in sea levels
Which modern-day country has the highest percentage of Mayan descendants?
Which modern-day country has the highest percentage of Mayan descendants?
- Mexico
- Belize
- Honduras
- Guatemala (correct)
What significant contribution did the Maya make to Mathematics?
What significant contribution did the Maya make to Mathematics?
What was one common thread between ancient Mayan beliefs and some modern religions?
What was one common thread between ancient Mayan beliefs and some modern religions?
What was the main similarity between the Mayan calendar and the modern-day calendar?
What was the main similarity between the Mayan calendar and the modern-day calendar?
What were some scholars not completely sure about regarding the collapse of the Maya civilization?
What were some scholars not completely sure about regarding the collapse of the Maya civilization?
'Slash and burn' farming methods may have impacted Mayan societies' abandonment due to:
'Slash and burn' farming methods may have impacted Mayan societies' abandonment due to:
What did Mayans use to represent the number zero in Mathematics?
What did Mayans use to represent the number zero in Mathematics?
What could have been a consequence of rapid population growth in early Mayan city-states during the Preclassic and Classic Periods?
What could have been a consequence of rapid population growth in early Mayan city-states during the Preclassic and Classic Periods?
What is a plausible reason for the collapse of Mayan settlements according to modern scholars?
What is a plausible reason for the collapse of Mayan settlements according to modern scholars?
Which method of farming is believed to have negatively impacted some Mayan societies' sustainability?
Which method of farming is believed to have negatively impacted some Mayan societies' sustainability?
What was a significant factor that contributed to the ultimate downfall of Mayan civilizations?
What was a significant factor that contributed to the ultimate downfall of Mayan civilizations?
Which region had a substantial shift in climate from wet to dry, impacting the sustainability of life in Mayan city-states?
Which region had a substantial shift in climate from wet to dry, impacting the sustainability of life in Mayan city-states?
What is one enduring legacy of Mayan civilization that remains present in modern life today?
What is one enduring legacy of Mayan civilization that remains present in modern life today?
Which contribution of the Maya civilization is highlighted as a key element shared with modern-day calendars?
Which contribution of the Maya civilization is highlighted as a key element shared with modern-day calendars?
What religious practice from ancient Mayan beliefs had commonalities with some modern religions?
What religious practice from ancient Mayan beliefs had commonalities with some modern religions?
What crucial factor could have led to the abandonment of some early Mayan city-states based on historical evidence?
What crucial factor could have led to the abandonment of some early Mayan city-states based on historical evidence?
What impact did droughts have on some Mayan settlements during the Preclassic and Classic Periods?
What impact did droughts have on some Mayan settlements during the Preclassic and Classic Periods?
