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What is considered the most significant contribution of the Olmec civilization to later Mesoamerican cultures? Options: The development of a complex calendar system, The creation of colossal stone heads, The invention of the wheel, The construction of large pyramids

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The creation of colossal stone heads

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Which of the following best describes the social structure of the Mayan civilization? A society with no distinct social classes, A society led by a single ruler with no other social hierarchy, A hierarchical society with a king, nobles, and commoners, A society where priests held the highest authority

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A hierarchical society with a king, nobles, and commoners

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What was the primary purpose of the Mayan writing system?

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To document historical events and religious texts

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Which of the following crops was most crucial to the Mayan economy and agriculture? Wheat, Rice, Maize, Barley

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Maize

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How did the Mayans adapt their agricultural practices to the challenging environment of the Yucatán Peninsula?

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By developing terrace farming and slash-and-burn techniques.