Mayan Economy

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Since Mayans did not have a currency or create their own coins, they relied on

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exchanged products or services.

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Did Mayans trade with individuals outside of their own regions?

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yes

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The commoners were the farmers whose produce became the object of trade. True or False?

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True

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The craftsman produced objects of value which gave them a greater reputation than the commoners.

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True

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Craftsman made prestigious objects with obsidian and jade.

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obsidian and jade.

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The most important agricultural crop for the Mayans was

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maize.

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When would the Mayans trade with other cities to obtain maize?

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In years where there was not enough rainfall.

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What were the most commonly traded food items, other than maize? Options: bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, chili pepper; elk, carrots, spinach, chili pepper; onions, cherries, watermelon, chili pepper; cocoa beans, fish, avocado, chili pepper

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cocoa beans, fish, avocado, chili pepper

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What did the Mayans build to help the movement of trade between cities? Options: causeways called cenotes, canoes, causeways called sacbes, wheeled carriages

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causeways called sacbes

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What did the Mayans do with their constructed causeways so that they could be used at any time?

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Lined causeways with stucco which gave them a white color at night & made traveling more visible at night