Question

What contributed to the collapse of Maya civilization? Select all that apply.
A.
overpopulation

B.
constant warfare

C.
a volcanic eruption

D.
the spread of disease

E.
lack of access to waterways

F.
invasions by European powers

Answer 1

A and B.

- Overpopulation strained resources, causing environmental degradation and food shortages.
- Constant warfare destabilized city-states, disrupted trade and agriculture, and led to political collapse.

C, D, E, and F were not primary causes of the Classic Maya collapse (volcanic eruptions and lack of waterways were not major factors; disease and European invasions affected the Maya later, after first collapse).