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What were the Maya known for in terms of achievements?
Architecture, mathematics, astronomy, art, and writing
Military conquests
Agriculture and farming
Trade and commerce
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What is the current status of the Maya civilization's legacy?
Forgotten by history
Destroyed completely
Studied and admired by scholars worldwide
Only known in local regions
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How were Maya city-states structured?
Focused on trade routes
No specific structure
Built around ceremonial centers with pyramids and temples
Scattered settlements
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What was the Maya calendar system composed of?
Only the Gregorian calendar
Tzolk'in and Haab' calendars
Chinese calendar
Islamic calendar
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How did the Maya calendar system benefit them?
Recording historical events
Predicting weather patterns
Tracking animal migrations
Predicting celestial events like eclipses and planet movements
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What did Maya artists create in their art?
Simple sketches
Intricate sculptures, paintings, and pottery
No artistic works
Only abstract art
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Where did the Maya civilization thrive?
Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador
Mexico only
Peru
Guatemala only
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What were some debated reasons for the decline of the Maya civilization?
Natural disasters
Peaceful coexistence with neighbors
Technological advancements
Overpopulation, environmental degradation, and warfare
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What type of writing system did the Maya develop?
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform script
Braille system
Alphabetic writing system
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What did the Maya civilization contribute significantly to?
Military strategies
Architecture, mathematics, astronomy, art, and writing
Trade routes
Agricultural techniques
