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What was a factor that restricted chocolate consumption in Mayan society?
What was a factor that restricted chocolate consumption in Mayan society?
- Commoners were forbidden from growing cocoa.
- Chocolate was only grown in open fields.
- Chocolate was considered a health risk.
- Cocoa had to be imported, raising its value. (correct)
Where did cocoa cultivation begin according to historical records?
Where did cocoa cultivation begin according to historical records?
- In coastal regions.
- In the Yucatan region.
- In high-altitude areas.
- In low-lying areas. (correct)
What social class mainly consumed chocolate in Mayan society?
What social class mainly consumed chocolate in Mayan society?
- The nobility. (correct)
- Artists and craftsmen.
- Merchants and traders.
- Commoners and farmers.
When did Mayan cocoa cultivation reportedly begin?
When did Mayan cocoa cultivation reportedly begin?
What innovation did the Mayans develop for cocoa cultivation in the Yucatan region?
What innovation did the Mayans develop for cocoa cultivation in the Yucatan region?
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Mayan cocoa cultivation
Mayan cocoa cultivation
The Mayans, descendants of the Olmecs, cultivated cocoa in suitable climates, starting around 200 B.C.
Yucatan cocoa adaptation
Yucatan cocoa adaptation
Mayan farmers developed new cocoa-growing methods in personal gardens when they moved to the Yucatan due to the less favorable climate.
Mayan chocolate's social status
Mayan chocolate's social status
Chocolate was a luxury drink for the Mayan elite due to limited cocoa cultivation and the need for imports, making it a symbol of social status.
Cocoa's limited availability
Cocoa's limited availability
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