Which of the Following Devices Did the Ancient Maya Build

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following devices did the ancient Maya build in order to trap silt carried by the numerous rivers passing through the Mesoamerican lowlands?

• A) dams
• B) massive irrigation tunnels
• C) terraces
• D) primitive water purification filters
• E) moats

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