Question

Which of the following has been identified as a factor contributing to the collapse of the Maya civilization in the ninth century C.E.?a. Foreign invasionb. Century of devastating floodingc. Long-term droughtd. Massive rebellions that overthrew the Maya emperor

Answer 1

C. . Long-term drought

Step-by-step explanation:

overpopulation and overuse of the land, endemic warfare and drought have been listed as the major reasons for the collapse of the Maya civilization. It was reported that by AD 900, Mayan civilization has collapsed. This was due to the migration of individuals from the Mayan cities because of the prolonged drought, warfare and the infertility of the land.