What Happened to the Mayan Civilization?

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What is one potential reason for the downfall of some Mayan population centers in the Yucatan region?

Increased volcanic activity disrupting farming practices

Excessive humidity leading to crop diseases

Drought and agricultural failures due to decreased rainfall (correct)

Extreme flooding causing agricultural failures

Which factor related to climate change is mentioned as a risk to Mayan rain forests in the text?

Stable humidity levels throughout the year

Decline in summer rainfall (correct)

Consistent temperatures year-round

Increase in winter precipitation

What evidence supports the theory that tribal warfare may have contributed to the collapse of some Mayan cities?

Absence of any weapons in excavation sites

Discovery of ceremonial structures

Lack of ancient artifacts in the region

Presence of city walls and defensive structures (correct)

What event occurred in the city of Bahlam Jol as indicated by inscriptions at the nearby city of Naranjo?

Intentional burning around 697 AD Signup and view all the answers

What was discovered in a mass grave in Cancuen, indicating the status of the victims?

Precious stones like ancient jade Signup and view all the answers

How did diseases potentially contribute to the downfall of ancient Mayan societies according to the text?

Acute diarrhea, dehydration, and death caused by enteropathogens Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Spanish conquistadors have on the vulnerable remaining Maya populations?

Brought diseases like smallpox, measles, and influenza Signup and view all the answers

What archaeological evidence suggests that warfare may have played a role in the collapse of some Mayan cities?

'Presence of defensive structures and city walls' Signup and view all the answers

'Enteropathogens' mentioned in the text likely caused which of the following health issues among the ancient Maya?

'Acute diarrhea and dehydration' Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best explains how drought could have influenced the downfall of some Mayan population centers?

Lack of rainfall from drought reduced agricultural productivity. Signup and view all the answers

What Happened to the Mayan Civilization?

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What is one potential reason for the downfall of some Mayan population centers in the Yucatan region?

Which factor related to climate change is mentioned as a risk to Mayan rain forests in the text?

What evidence supports the theory that tribal warfare may have contributed to the collapse of some Mayan cities?

What event occurred in the city of Bahlam Jol as indicated by inscriptions at the nearby city of Naranjo?

What was discovered in a mass grave in Cancuen, indicating the status of the victims?

How did diseases potentially contribute to the downfall of ancient Mayan societies according to the text?

What impact did Spanish conquistadors have on the vulnerable remaining Maya populations?

What archaeological evidence suggests that warfare may have played a role in the collapse of some Mayan cities?

'Enteropathogens' mentioned in the text likely caused which of the following health issues among the ancient Maya?

Which statement best explains how drought could have influenced the downfall of some Mayan population centers?

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