Which of the following is NOT true of all the civilizations of Mesoamerica and South America discussed in this chapter?
A. They all constructed important centers of religion, rule, and trade.
B. They all collapsed, due in part to ecological pressures and social unrest.
C. They all engaged in a high level of regional trade.
D. They all developed a system of writing and recorded a great deal of information about their rulers and religious practices.
Answer: D
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