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Based on the text, what crops did the Maya grow according to fossilized plant remains?
Based on the text, what crops did the Maya grow according to fossilized plant remains?
How did the Maya create elevated fields for their crops?
How did the Maya create elevated fields for their crops?
What techniques were used to survey the wetland system of the Maya according to the text?
What techniques were used to survey the wetland system of the Maya according to the text?
What did the Mayan commoners use to map their cosmology and record their history?
What did the Mayan commoners use to map their cosmology and record their history?
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How did Mayans incorporate their advanced understanding of astronomy?
How did Mayans incorporate their advanced understanding of astronomy?
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What was the purpose of the canals built by the Maya between wetlands?
What was the purpose of the canals built by the Maya between wetlands?
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What are the names of the ceremonies celebrated by the Maya in the highlands of Guatemala during the Haab month of Wayeb?
What are the names of the ceremonies celebrated by the Maya in the highlands of Guatemala during the Haab month of Wayeb?
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How many days does the Tzolk’in calendar consist of?
How many days does the Tzolk’in calendar consist of?
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What is the significance of the Tzolk’in matching nine cycles of the Moon?
What is the significance of the Tzolk’in matching nine cycles of the Moon?
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When does a combination like '1 Imix'' repeat in the Tzolk’in calendar?
When does a combination like '1 Imix'' repeat in the Tzolk’in calendar?
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What event takes place during the Wajxaqib’ B’atz’ ceremony celebrated every 260 days?
What event takes place during the Wajxaqib’ B’atz’ ceremony celebrated every 260 days?
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Which region celebrates the new year ceremony called Wajxaqib’ B’atz'?
Which region celebrates the new year ceremony called Wajxaqib’ B’atz'?
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What did the Inca Civilization use solar pillars for?
What did the Inca Civilization use solar pillars for?
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What was the purpose of the night time calendar developed by the Inca?
What was the purpose of the night time calendar developed by the Inca?
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What was the significance of the daytime calendar for the Inca?
What was the significance of the daytime calendar for the Inca?
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What celestial phenomena were recorded, registered, and predicted by the Inca using their calendar?
What celestial phenomena were recorded, registered, and predicted by the Inca using their calendar?
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In what area did the Inca Empire excel according to the text?
In what area did the Inca Empire excel according to the text?
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How did the Inca manage to excel in various areas according to the text?
How did the Inca manage to excel in various areas according to the text?
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What is the main focus of the research by Flagel (2020) regarding Aztec fevers?
What is the main focus of the research by Flagel (2020) regarding Aztec fevers?
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In Inca astronomy, what elements were crucial according to Gullberg (2019)?
In Inca astronomy, what elements were crucial according to Gullberg (2019)?
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What aspect of the Maya civilization does Holbrock (2016) primarily focus on?
What aspect of the Maya civilization does Holbrock (2016) primarily focus on?
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According to Jarus (2017), what aspects of Maya civilization are discussed in his article on Live Science?
According to Jarus (2017), what aspects of Maya civilization are discussed in his article on Live Science?
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What is the primary topic covered by Hawkins (2020) in 'The Calendar System'?
What is the primary topic covered by Hawkins (2020) in 'The Calendar System'?
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What is the central theme discussed in Herrero's (2012) article on changing climate and the Maya?
What is the central theme discussed in Herrero's (2012) article on changing climate and the Maya?
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What agricultural practice developed by the Incas is still used around the world today?
What agricultural practice developed by the Incas is still used around the world today?
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Which crop, initially cultivated by the Incas, was later introduced to Europe and is now a common product worldwide?
Which crop, initially cultivated by the Incas, was later introduced to Europe and is now a common product worldwide?
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What system developed by the Incas helped in maintaining a fresh food supply even out of season?
What system developed by the Incas helped in maintaining a fresh food supply even out of season?
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What aspect of nature did the Incas incorporate into their temples and shrines due to their solar worship?
What aspect of nature did the Incas incorporate into their temples and shrines due to their solar worship?
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What type of structure did the Incas possess the technical ability to use their celestial knowledge with?
What type of structure did the Incas possess the technical ability to use their celestial knowledge with?
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Which term refers to the Inca's shrine as mentioned in the text?
Which term refers to the Inca's shrine as mentioned in the text?
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