The Counter-Reformation Answers

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Why did the Maya use slash-and-burn farming techniques?

A
to prevent soil erosion and water loss
B
to take advantage of the rich volcanic soil
C
to clear away the dense natural vegetation
D
to make use of the large sources of fresh water
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Which statements describe Mayan religious beliefs? Choose three correct answers.They believed in many gods.They believed that gods influence daily life.They did not think that gods affect daily life.They performed sacrifices for the gods.They believed in heaven and hell.

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They believed in many gods.
B
They believed that gods influence daily life.
C
They did not think that gods affect daily life.
D
They performed sacrifices for the gods.
E
They believed in heaven and hell.
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Why did the Aztec build artificial islands called chinampas?

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to create land for farming
B
to gain access to fresh water
C
to drain the natural wetlands
D
to prevent soil erosion and water runoff
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Where did the Aztec go to buy and sell goods?

A
marketplaces
B
chinampas
C
causeways
D
farms
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Which statements describe important beliefs and practices of the Aztec religion? Choose three correct answers.The Aztec worshipped multiple gods.The Aztec believed that the sun was important.The Aztec viewed the emperor as the sun god.The Aztec considered priests to be in a lower social class.The Aztec built pyramids and temples to honor their gods.

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The Aztec worshipped multiple gods.
B
The Aztec believed that the sun was important.
C
The Aztec viewed the emperor as the sun god.
D
The Aztec considered priests to be in a lower social class.
E
The Aztec built pyramids and temples to honor their gods.
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Which statements describe Incan religious beliefs? Choose four correct answers.The Inca believed in one god.The Inca practiced mummification.The Incan empire had an official religion.The sun god was most important to the Inca.Incan religion was imposed on all conquered peoples.The Inca allowed conquered people to keep their religions.

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The Inca believed in one god.
B
The Inca practiced mummification.
C
The Incan empire had an official religion.
D
The sun god was most important to the Inca.
E
Incan religion was imposed on all conquered peoples.
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The Inca allowed conquered people to keep their religions.

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