Where Did the Maya Civilization Develop

question 6

Multiple Choice

Where did the Maya civilization develop?

• A) The Valley of Mexico
• B) The Pacific coastal region of northern Mexico
• C) The mountainous areas of Nicaragua and Honduras
• D) Guatemala and the Yucatan Peninsula
• E) The Montenegran Plateau

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