FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
MESOAMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS THE OLMECS TO CORTES
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Question
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What statement about ancient American civilizations expresses a historical theory rather than a historical fact?
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Inca lacked a written language
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The spread of disease caused the downfall of the Mayan empire.
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Human sacrifice was an aspect of Aztec religion.
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The pyramid of the sun was located at Teotihuacan.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What is the main difference between the Aztec and Maya regarding the governing of their societies? The Maya lived in individual city-states, while the Aztec were unified under one leader.
Detailed explanation-2: -Two thousand years ago, the ancient Maya developed one of the most advanced civilizations in the Americas. They developed a written language of hieroglyphs and invented the mathematical concept of zero. With their expertise in astronomy and mathematics, the Maya developed a complex and accurate calendar system.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Mayas? The Mayas developed city-states that were powerful but independent.
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