Which of the Following Inhibited the Mayans from Developing a Centralized

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following inhibited the Mayans from developing a centralized state similar to that in Han China?

• A) The Mayans settled in a region that was hot and infertile,lacked navigable river systems,and was vulnerable to hurricanes.
• B) The Mayans were unable to develop long-distance trade because they lacked large domesticated pack animals.
• C) The Mayans' religious beliefs were centered on worship of the natural world,so they did not need to build large cities or monumental architecture.
• D) The Mayans' low population growth rates over several centuries failed to produce the manpower needed to build a large urban center.

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