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Question 3

Examine this photograph of an ancient temple of the Mayan civilization. Which characteristic of civilization is BEST shown by the temple?

This is a Tikal temple of the ancient Mayan civilization.

A. Culture, such as art, architecture and written or spoken language

B. Specialized jobs, such as farming or business

C. Government and leaders

D. Social classes

Answer: Correct!

The temple is an example of architecture, which is evidence of the culture in the ancient Mayan civilization. Incorrect.

While the temple may have required workers to build it, consider the temple itself and what it may have been used for. Try again. Incorrect.

The temple shows no evidence of being used by government. Try again. Incorrect.

The temple does not show evidence of specific social classes. Try again.