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True or False: The Maya always farmed in the same way, by multicropping (planting different crops throughout the year).

False: The Maya used different farming techniques to match each of their diverse environments.

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True or False: Trade and commerce was important for the Maya.

True! The Maya used a "barter system," exchanging goods from different places with each other.

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True or False: The Maya lived in an empire, all ruled by one powerful emperor.

False! The Maya lived in separate city-states, each with its own powerful lord.

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Where was the Maya civilization located?

The Maya civilization was located in North America, in Mexico (the Yucatan Peninsula part of Mexico) and in Central America, (the region of Mesoamerica)!

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True or False: The Maya were a very peaceful society.

False: The Maya were an amazing society, but not necessarily peaceful, because they sometimes committed human sacrifice!

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Where was the Inca civilization located?

The Inca civilization was located in South America, along the Andes Mountains.

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Where was the Aztec civilization located?

The Aztec civilization was located in North America, in the Valley of Mexico in Central Mexico, (the region of Mesoamerica).

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True or False: The Maya played an important ball game, called Pok-a-Tok, that had religious significance.

True! They even played at Chichen Itza, a city-state which was an important religious center.

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Which of the ancient civilizations in the Western Hemisphere was located in parts of Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula part of Mexico?

The Maya civilization was located in parts of Central America and Mexico (including the Yucatan Peninsula).

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Why are the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Palenque important?

Palenque contains the ancient Temple of Inscriptions, with the longest carved hieroglyphics text found, along with King Pakal's tomb full of treasures!

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