Which is the following is a characteristic of a myths?

They are passed along from one generation to the next.

"Cities were hubs of commerce where people shared ideas and traded goods." What does commerce mean in this sentence.

the buying and selling of goods and services

Select the correct statement about Maya development and achievements.

The Maya civlization developed a number system and written language.

The text states, "One of the most advanced pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas, the Maya, crumbled. Why?"

The change was gradual and probably resulted from a combination of things.

The text states, "The Maya found clever ways to meet the challenges of their diverse landscapes."

In lowland areas, the Maya created earth platforms and canals.

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Early American Civilizations--Maya

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1
Which is the following is a characteristic of a myths?
They help explain the facts about how and why things happen.
They are passed along from one generation to the next.
They record the history of a group of people.
They are song that people sing.
2
The key feature "Valley of Mexico" describes which ancient civilization group the best?
Aztec
Inca
Maya
3
The key feature "cenotes or natural wells for fresh water" describes which ancient civilization group the best?
Aztec
Maya
Inca
4
What material was used (on the third attempt) to make humans?
stone
clay
corn
wood
5
The Maya and Aztec civilizations were located in
Central America
South America
Africa
Mesoamerica
6
"Cities were hubs of commerce where people shared ideas and traded goods." What does commerce mean in this sentence.
the buying and selling of goods and services
the beliefs, traditions, and way of life sahred by a group of people.
an activity done for pleasure of sport
Under the total control of one ruler or government
7
The key feature "Andes Mountains" describes which ancient civilization group the best?
Maya
Inca
Aztec
8
The key feature "Included in the Yucatan Peninsula" describes which ancient civilization group the best?
Aztec
Inca
Maya
9
Select the correct statement about Maya development and achievements.
The Maya developed their own currency.
The Maya created Tenochtitlan, a city with aqueducts and causeways
The Maya civilization declined because of too many wars.
The Maya civlization developed a number system and written language.
10
The Inca Civilization was located in ________________
Mesoamerica
United States of America
South America
Europe
11
The text states, "One of the most advanced pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas, the Maya, crumbled. Why?"
A lack of rainfall led to serious drought conditions.
The Maya chopped down trees and ruined the ecological balance
War and an epidemic led to a significant decrease in the Maya population.
The change was gradual and probably resulted from a combination of things.
12
The text states, "The Maya found clever ways to meet the challenges of their diverse landscapes."
The Maya used quetzal feathers to decorate headdresses.
In lowland areas, the Maya created earth platforms and canals.
In dry areas, the Maya built aqueducts to bring water from other regions.
The rain and mud of the rainforest presented many challenges.

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