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The Maya civilization flourished in parts of present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador from approximately 1800 BCE to 900 CE. The Maya are known for their fully developed writing system, as well as their art, architecture, mathematics, and astronomical systems. They built elaborate stone cities and ceremonial centers without the use of metal tools, the wheel, or beasts of burden. Their calendar system was remarkably accurate, and they had a sophisticated understanding of astronomy that allowed them to track the movements of the stars and planets.



Which conclusion can best be drawn from this passage?

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A. The Maya civilization was primarily focused on warfare and conquest.

B. The Maya civilization achieved advanced cultural developments despite technological limitations.

C. The Maya civilization was the only pre-Columbian culture with a writing system.

D. The Maya civilization declined because they lacked metal tools and the wheel
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Answer 1

B. The Maya civilization achieved advanced cultural developments despite technological limitations.

Explanation: The passage highlights their complex writing, architecture, mathematics, and astronomy even though they lacked metal tools, the wheel, and beasts of burden.