Question

Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valley civilizations.

In contrast to the Harappan civilization, which of the following might have contributed to the decline of the Mayan civilization? (1 point)

a
flood

b
drought

c
invasion from the Aryans

d
lack of trade options

Answer 1

Answer:

Drought

Explanation:

All three of these factors–overpopulation and overuse of the land, endemic warfare and drought–may have played a part in the downfall of the Maya in the southern lowlands.

Answer 2

Answer:

B

Explanation:

potential reasons for the downfall of Maya civilization in the southern lowlands, including overpopulation, environmental degradation and extended drought. It's likely that a complex combination of factors was behind the collapse.