The Text’s Account of the Mesoamerican Ball Game

question 9

Multiple Choice

The text’s account of the Mesoamerican ball game

• A)emphasizes that the Spaniards were disgusted by it.
• B)presents competing interpretations of the game's rules.
• C)uses it as a window into child-rearing and educational practices.
• D)relies on archeological evidence.

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Definitions:

Folklore

The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a culture, passed through generations by word of mouth.

Religious Life

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Slave Family

A familial unit formed by enslaved people, often facing challenges in maintaining stable relationships due to the conditions of slavery, such as separations and sales.

Historical Significance

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