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| When did the great Mayan civilization end? | The Mayans suddenly abandoned their cities about A.D. 850. |
| Where did the people go? | The people scattered through the countryside. |
| What natural causes may have forced the Mayas to leave their cities? | Some think that there could have been an earthquake or a hurricane, or even an epidemic of disease. |
| Why might agriculture have been the cause of the people leaving the cities? | Their system of farming could have exhausted the soil leading to a lack of enough crops. |
| What invention might have increased crop production? | The plow could have helped with the size of the crops and a wheeled vehicle could have helped with the transportation of food. |
| How did the Mayas carry food to the cities? | They carried food to the cities by manpower. |
| What type of revolt may have occurred? | There could have been a revolt by the peasants. |
| Why would a revolt possibly have taken place? | This revolt could have been because the peasants worked very hard to provide food for all the classes. |
| What tribe may have attacked the Mayas? | The Toltecs could have taken over the city and forced the Mayas out. |
| Knowing what you do about the Mayas, which theory in the text do you personally feel is the best? Why? | Varied answers. |
