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What was a limitation of slash and burn agriculture for the Mayans?
What was a limitation of slash and burn agriculture for the Mayans?
- It had a low yield per acre
- It led to soil salinization
- It required a large amount of labor
- It was not suitable for large-scale farming (correct)
What is Hun Hunahpu's significance in Maya mythology?
What is Hun Hunahpu's significance in Maya mythology?
- He is the god of war and destruction
- He represents the cycle of life, death, and rebirth (correct)
- He is the god of fertility and agriculture
- He is the creator of the universe
What happened to Hun Hunahpu's body after he was defeated by the Xibalbans?
What happened to Hun Hunahpu's body after he was defeated by the Xibalbans?
- It was fed to the gods as an offering
- It was thrown into a river (correct)
- It was cremated in a ritual ceremony
- It was buried in a sacred temple
Who did Hun Hunahpu's skull impregnate with a seed?
Who did Hun Hunahpu's skull impregnate with a seed?
What did Hun Hunahpu and his brother Vucub Hunahpu engage in with the lords of the underworld?
What did Hun Hunahpu and his brother Vucub Hunahpu engage in with the lords of the underworld?
What is Hun Hunahpu considered to be in the context of the Popol Vuh?
What is Hun Hunahpu considered to be in the context of the Popol Vuh?
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What is the climate of Mesoamerica like? Warm Temperatures Plentiful Rainfall Rich volcanic soils
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Explore the climate of Mesoamerica, including its warm temperatures, plentiful rainfall, and rich volcanic soils. Learn about the region's environmental characteristics. Discover the secrets of Mesoamerica's climate.
