Obsidian was most valuable to the Maya because it
a. could be made into ultra-sharp, durable blades.
b. was the hardest material known to the Maya at that time.
c. was associated with volcanoes, which the Maya believed had magical powers.
d. could be used to make vital trade items such as tools, weapons or fine art.
e. served a spiritual purpose.
d
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A) stop Soviet expansion and influence B) end the spread of fascism C) halt rising Republican power in Washington D) improve American race relations