A) Which of the following statements is the best analysis of how the Maya lived during the time

The best analysis of how the Maya lived during the time of the Olmec is: **The Maya came many centuries after the Olmec.**

The Olmec civilization is considered one of the earliest complex societies in Mesoamerica, flourishing around 1200 to 400 BCE, while the Maya civilization began to develop significantly later, around 2000 BCE, but their more prominent classic period was from about 250 to 900 CE. Thus, the Maya did not coexist with the Olmec but rather developed after them.

A) What type of farming were the Maya best known for? (1 point)

slash and burn
chinampas
irrigation
raised fields

The Maya were best known for **slash and burn** farming. This method, also known as "shifting cultivation," involves cutting and burning vegetation to clear land for agriculture, which was particularly suited to the tropical environments in which the Maya lived. While they also used other techniques such as terracing and growing crops in raised fields, slash and burn farming is often most closely associated with their agricultural practices.

A) Which statement shows the extent and operation of Mayan cities? (1 point)

Mayan cities traded around the world, including with the continents of Africa and Europe.
Mayan cities were relatively decentralized, choosing to only trade with the cities that immediately
surrounded it.
Mayan cities operated mostly regionally, trading with their allies within a few hundred miles.
Mayan cities stretched across Mesoamerica and contained architecture that reflects an advanced
understanding of math and technology.

The statement that best shows the extent and operation of Mayan cities is: **Mayan cities stretched across Mesoamerica and contained architecture that reflects an advanced understanding of math and technology.**

This statement highlights the geographical span of the Mayan civilization across Mesoamerica and acknowledges their significant architectural achievements and knowledge in mathematics and astronomy, which were evident in their impressive city structures like pyramids, temples, and observatories.

A) Which statement summarizes the political structure of Mayan city-states? (1 point)

There was one Mayan king, who ruled over the entire empire.
City-states derived their power from communication with the gods.
Early on, city-states were highly decentralized, and all had their own form of government.
City-states held their own power and connected to each other through trade networks and
political alliances

The statement that summarizes the political structure of Mayan city-states is: **City-states held their own power and connected to each other through trade networks and political alliances.**

This statement accurately reflects the decentralized nature of Mayan political organization, where each city-state (or "tu'un") operated independently while forming alliances and engaging in trade with other city-states, allowing for a complex system of interaction and cooperation among them.

A) Which statement explains how the Maya manipulated their environment using technology?

(1 point)
They used axes to carve step terraces.
They local rulers adjusted the environment.
They used tools to construct buildings from local materials.
They used tools to study the stars to understand step terraces.

The statement that best explains how the Maya manipulated their environment using technology is: **They used axes to carve step terraces.**

This statement illustrates the use of tools, specifically axes, to alter the landscape for agricultural purposes. The Maya carved step terraces into hillsides to create flat areas for farming, which helped to manage water runoff and improve soil retention, allowing them to cultivate crops effectively in their environment.