Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point)
According to their religion, the Maya believed that
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the gods controlled everything in the natural world and the destiny of humans.
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The building and use of observatories allowed the Maya to develop
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The building and use of observatories allowed the Maya to develop
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accurate calendars and a sophisticated understanding of astronomy.
What was the mita system?
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a practice of paying taxes through labor
a practice of paying taxes through labor
a method of record keeping
a method of record keeping
a network of royal messengers
a network of royal messengers
a rigid social hierarchy
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a practice of paying taxes through labor
a practice of paying taxes through labor
a method of record keeping
a method of record keeping
a network of royal messengers
a network of royal messengers
a rigid social hierarchy
a practice of paying taxes through labor
What archaeological evidence taught scholars about the culture of the Mississippians?
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housing complexes built into the side of cliffs
housing complexes built into the side of cliffs
kayaks designed to hunt animals over long distances
kayaks designed to hunt animals over long distances
large earthen mounds built for religious purposes
large earthen mounds built for religious purposes
totem poles decorated with animal symbols
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housing complexes built into the side of cliffs
housing complexes built into the side of cliffs
kayaks designed to hunt animals over long distances
kayaks designed to hunt animals over long distances
large earthen mounds built for religious purposes
large earthen mounds built for religious purposes
totem poles decorated with animal symbols
large earthen mounds built for religious purposes
Which of the following statements best describes Mayan cities?
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They were built on islands in lakes.
They were built on islands in lakes.
They grew up mainly in the highlands.
They grew up mainly in the highlands.
They had relatively few buildings.
They had relatively few buildings.
They had pyramids and palaces in their centers.
They had pyramids and palaces in their centers.
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They were built on islands in lakes.
They were built on islands in lakes.
They grew up mainly in the highlands.
They grew up mainly in the highlands.
They had relatively few buildings.
They had relatively few buildings.
They had pyramids and palaces in their centers.
They had pyramids and palaces in their centers.
They had pyramids and palaces in their centers.
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