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A)
Which of the following statements is the
best
analysis of how the Maya lived during the time of theOlmec?
(1 point)
The Maya civilization was the first parent culture of Mesoamerica and influenced the Olmec.
The Maya came many centuries after the Olmec.
The Maya were nomadic, while the Olmec were settled.
The Maya were close rivals of the Olmec for trade and art.
A)
What type of farming were the Maya
best
known for?
(1 point)
raised fields
slash and burn
irrigation
chinampas
A)
Which statement summarizes the political structure of Mayan city-states?
(1 point)
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.
There was one Mayan king, who ruled over the entire empire.
City-states held their own power and connected to each other through trade networks and political
alliances.
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5
A)
Which statement shows the extent and operation of Mayan cities?
(1 point)
Mayan cities were relatively decentralized, choosing to only trade with the cities that immediately
surrounded it.
Mayan cities stretched across Mesoamerica and contained architecture that reflects an advanced
understanding of math and technology.
Mayan cities operated mostly regionally, trading with their allies within a few hundred miles.
Mayan cities traded around the world, including with the continents of Africa and Europe.
A)
Which statement explains how the Maya manipulated their environment using technology?
(1 point)
They local rulers adjusted the environment.
They used axes to carve step terraces.
They used tools to construct buildings from local materials.
They used tools to study the stars to understand step terraces.

Answer 1

1) The Maya came many centuries after the Olmec.

2) Slash and burn.

3) City-states held their own power and connected to each other through trade networks and political alliances.

4) Mayan cities stretched across Mesoamerica and contained architecture that reflects an advanced understanding of math and technology.

5) They used tools to construct buildings from local materials.