Question

The Classic period (AD250-700), when the lowland Maya took on the characteristics of the archaic state, was characterized by continuous population growth. Survey data indicate that as many as ___________ people lived in the lowland Maya area at this time.a. 10 thousandb. 500 thousandc. 1 milliond. 10 million

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation

The golden age of the Maya Empire began around A.D. 250, which is also referred to as the Classic Period. The civilization experienced expansion into various cities which held up to tens to hundred of thousands(50000-120000) of people. There were more than 40 cities in existence, therefore bringing an estimate of at least ten million people.