Obsidian was important to the Mayans because it
a. Was available locally.
b. Was the hardest material known to the Mayans at that time.
c. Was associated with volcanoes, which Mayans believed had magic powers.
d. Was an important item in their trade network.
e. Served a spiritual purpose.
d
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A) the computer B) the government C) fiber optics D) the airplane E) fossil fuels
Which of the following was not associated with the agricultural revolution in England?
a. Wind-driven pumping systems that were used to drain marshlands. b. Egalitarian distribution of land. c. Enclosure. d. Crossbreeding. e. Increased profits for large land owners.
Shankara believed that the truth of existence could only be understood by what method?
a. use of hallucinogenic drugs b. meditation c. ritual sacrifice of animals d. memorization of the Vedas e. worship of Shakti
Most early human activity centered on
a. gathering food. b. acquiring wealth. c. construction projects. d. entertainment. e. warfare with encroaching clans.