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Journal of World Prehistory Vol. 13, No. 2 (June 1999) , pp. 211-263 (53 pages) Published By: Springer https://www.jstor.org/stable/25801142
Read and download Log in through your school or library Abstract This paper reviews recent archaeological research concerning Classic Maya lowland political systems (ca. A.D. 250–1000). It focuses specifically on (1) subsistence practices revealed through the analysis of prehistoric climate, available resources, agricultural technologies, and diet; (2) population distribution, density, and size revealed through the analysis of settlement practices and architectural function; (3) social differentiation and interaction revealed through the analysis of burial practices, diet and health, architecture, and production, consumption, and exchange patterns; and (4) ancient Maya political economy (how it was funded) revealed through the analysis of community organization, ritual activities, the Classic Maya collapse, and warfare. It finally ends with a brief discussion of the future of Maya archaeology. A key factor that recurs throughout this review is the noticeable amount of variability that existed—varied resources, subsistence strategies, settlement practices, and social and political systems. An understanding of this variability is the key to appreciate fully the Classic Maya. Journal Information Journal of World Prehistory is an international forum for the publication of peer-reviewed original articles that synthesize the prehistory of an area or of a time-horizon within a larger region, or describe technical advances of wide and general application. These overview papers provide in-depth, thoughtful development of data and concepts in a fashion accessible to all archaeologists. The journal focuses on prehistory, including the beginnings and early development of complex societies. Coverage extends to locales not normally available to American or West European archaeologists, including the Far East, parts of the Third World, and Eastern Europe. Benefiting both scholars and teachers, Journal of World Prehistory is a source of timely and authoritative research syntheses from all fields of archaeology. Publisher Information Springer is one of the leading international scientific publishing companies, publishing over 1,200 journals and more than 3,000 new books annually, covering a wide range of subjects including biomedicine and the life sciences, clinical medicine, physics, engineering, mathematics, computer sciences, and economics. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. This preview shows page 1 out of 1 page. The need for legal action to address the "grave inconveniences" that might result fromthe labor shortages described in the passage most likely resulted from...the agrarian nature of medieval European economies and their reliance on coercedlaborThe author directly uses all of the following pieces of evidence to support his argumentabout the relationship between exotic goods and the power of Maya rulers EXCEPT thatMaya rulersprohibited nobles and priests from wearing certain types of exotic goods reserved forrulersWhich of the following pieces of evidence most strongly supports the author'sconclusion about the importance of exotic goods to the Maya region's economy? Get answer to your question and much more Which of the following is an argument in the second paragraph of the inscriptionregarding King Adityawarman? Get answer to your question and much more End of preview. Want to read the entire page? Upload your study docs or become a Course Hero member to access this document The evidence that exotic goods were important is that a. Exotic goods were exchanged over long distances within the Maya lowlands. Exotic goods such as feathers were considered very important to Maya elites because: they represented social status they were used to make formal dresses of royals and nobles were used in rituals As a result, they went to great lengths to get it including having to transport it over long distances which showed just how important it was to them. We can conclude that the reason the author included the distance it took to transport these goods was to show just how important they were to them. Find out more at link. Options for this question include: a. Exotic goods were exchanged over long distances within the Maya lowlands. b. Exotic goods were traded between the Maya city-states and neighboring states. c. The exchange of exotic goods went hand in hand with the exchange of information. d. The Maya region depended on the trade in exotic goods because of relatively low levels of agricultural production. Which of the following best describes a claim made in the first paragraph of the inscription?Which of the following best describes a claim made in the first paragraph of the inscription? Statues of Buddhist divine figures could spiritually benefit everyone.
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