What is believed to be the origin of the early Maya people?

Maya Civilization: Key Concepts and Events

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1.
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30 sec • 1 pt
They were indigenous to the Yucatan Peninsula.
They arrived in present-day Guatemala from Siberia via a land bridge.
They came from South America through the Andes.
They originated in Africa and migrated to Central America.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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During which period did the Maya civilization experience its Golden Age?
Pre-classic period
Middle pre-classic period
Classic period
Post-classic period
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was a major factor in the longevity of the Maya civilization?
Their use of advanced weaponry
Their isolation from other cultures
Their adaptive abilities and resource management
Their reliance on a single ruler
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary basis of the Maya economy?
Mining and metallurgy
Agriculture and trade
Fishing and hunting
Textile production
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Maya civilization manage water supply in regions without natural water sources?
They imported water from neighboring regions.
They used massive systems of cisterns called chultunes.
They built large dams and reservoirs.
They relied on desalination of seawater.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common reason for warfare between Maya city-states?
To establish a single ruler over all city-states
To control trade routes and annex territory
To spread religious beliefs
To find new sources of water
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of bloodletting rituals in Maya culture?
To celebrate harvests
To appease the gods and mark significant events
To punish criminals
To heal the sick
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