Maya "Codices" Were

question 35

Multiple Choice

Maya "codices" were:

• A) a series of laws or codes inscribed on upright slabs of stone
• B) king lists inscribed on the tombs of rulers that served to legitimize their position of power
• C) inscriptions that detailed the rules of the Maya ball game
• D) screenfold books

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Definitions:

Parturition

The act or process of giving birth; the delivery of a fetus by a female mammal.

Amniotic Sac

is a fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the embryo or fetus in the uterus during pregnancy, providing a safe environment for development.

Cervix

The lower part of the uterus in the female reproductive system, connecting the uterine cavity with the vagina.

Lanugo

Soft, fine hair that covers the fetus during early development, which is usually shed before birth.