One of the Calendars in Use Among the Mayas Was

question 38

Multiple Choice

One of the calendars in use among the Mayas was the Long Count Calendar, which counted the days elapsed since the mythical origin of the universe (corresponding to _______________ in the Gregorian calendar) .

• A) October 23, 4004 BCE
• B) April 15, 514 BCE
• C) August 11, 3114 BCE
• D) December 25, 8000 BCE

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Definitions:

Intergroup Aggression

Aggressive behavior that occurs between different social groups, driven by cultural, racial, or ethnic differences, often fueled by stereotypes and prejudice.

Scapegoating

Scapegoating describes the act of blaming an individual or group for problems or negative outcomes that they did not cause, often as a way of deflecting attention or responsibility.

Authoritarian Personality

A personality type characterized by adherence to strict obedience to authority and the belief in rigid social hierarchy and norms.

Tokenism

The act of making a minimal or merely symbolic attempt at including members of minority groups, notably by hiring a few individuals from those underrepresented groups to present an image of equality.