Which Conclusion Have Archaeologists Working on Classic Mayan Sites Reached

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which conclusion have archaeologists working on Classic Mayan sites reached since about 1960?

• A) Large Mayan sites were permanent settlements with large populations supported by highly productive intensive agriculture.
• B) Large Mayan sites were occupied only temporarily for ceremonial purposes.
• C) The few temporary residents of large Mayan sites were supported during their stay by scattered peasants practising swidden farming.
• D) It is impossible to know how the Classic Maya supported themselves technologically.

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Definitions:

Inbreeding

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Allele Frequencies

The relative frequency of different alleles of a particular gene in a population, important for understanding genetic diversity and evolution.

Divisional Structure

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Environmental Changes

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