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Why did the Maya civilization vanish as a political force between 600 and 900 AD?
Why did the Maya civilization vanish as a political force between 600 and 900 AD?
- Due to internal conflicts and civil wars (correct)
- Owing to a series of earthquakes that destroyed major cities
- As a result of a prolonged drought and food scarcity
- Because of a volcanic eruption that led to a mass exodus
What was the general currency used in Maya society?
What was the general currency used in Maya society?
- Bronze ingots
- Silver bars
- Gold coins
- Cocoa beans (correct)
What was the highest social class in Maya society?
What was the highest social class in Maya society?
- Nobles (correct)
- Merchants
- Slaves
- Commoners
Why were public services in Maya society financed?
Why were public services in Maya society financed?
What distinguished Maya society in terms of labor division?
What distinguished Maya society in terms of labor division?
Why did the Maya civilization remain the most advanced in Meso-America until the arrival of Spanish invaders?
Why did the Maya civilization remain the most advanced in Meso-America until the arrival of Spanish invaders?
Which part of the personality is responsible for controlling the urges of the id and ensuring realistic behavior?
Which part of the personality is responsible for controlling the urges of the id and ensuring realistic behavior?
What is the function of the superego according to Freud's theory of personality?
What is the function of the superego according to Freud's theory of personality?
When did the Information Revolution start, as mentioned in the text?
When did the Information Revolution start, as mentioned in the text?
What does Freud's concept of the id primarily consist of?
What does Freud's concept of the id primarily consist of?
Which invention marked a significant milestone in communication during the Information Revolution?
Which invention marked a significant milestone in communication during the Information Revolution?
What aspect of personality is focused on balancing basic urges, ideals, and reality?
What aspect of personality is focused on balancing basic urges, ideals, and reality?
Where did Hinduism begin?
Where did Hinduism begin?
What was the basis of Hinduism?
What was the basis of Hinduism?
What did the Aryans contribute to Hinduism?
What did the Aryans contribute to Hinduism?
What system of traditional medicine originated in ancient India before 2500 BC?
What system of traditional medicine originated in ancient India before 2500 BC?
What is one significant achievement of Indians mentioned in the text?
What is one significant achievement of Indians mentioned in the text?
Which region was fed by the tributaries of the Indus River according to the text?
Which region was fed by the tributaries of the Indus River according to the text?
What was one of the famous inventions of the Chinese civilization that became known in the West by the end of the Middle Ages?
What was one of the famous inventions of the Chinese civilization that became known in the West by the end of the Middle Ages?
Which of these tools was NOT invented by the Chinese civilization?
Which of these tools was NOT invented by the Chinese civilization?
What did the Chinese develop to better understand heavenly bodies and their effects on our world?
What did the Chinese develop to better understand heavenly bodies and their effects on our world?
What term is used to describe the first writing system in the world as a form of cuneiform?
What term is used to describe the first writing system in the world as a form of cuneiform?
Which area does the term 'Middle East' denote as per its origin?
Which area does the term 'Middle East' denote as per its origin?
What Latin words form the term 'cuneiform' and what do they mean?
What Latin words form the term 'cuneiform' and what do they mean?
What continent is known for its machine designed for irrigation, industrial work, and war?
What continent is known for its machine designed for irrigation, industrial work, and war?
Which book described steam power and a blueprint of a six-piston pump?
Which book described steam power and a blueprint of a six-piston pump?
Which region lies to the south of the Mediterranean Sea, to the east of the Atlantic Ocean, and to the west of the Indian Ocean?
Which region lies to the south of the Mediterranean Sea, to the east of the Atlantic Ocean, and to the west of the Indian Ocean?
What did the Romans name after the Berber tribe residing in the Carnage area?
What did the Romans name after the Berber tribe residing in the Carnage area?
Which continent is behind Africa in terms of both being the world's second largest and second most populous?
Which continent is behind Africa in terms of both being the world's second largest and second most populous?
Where are Kola nuts mostly found?
Where are Kola nuts mostly found?
