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Mesoamerican and South American Civilizations

Question 10 • 2026_SUMMER 305_CR_2109010-M/J World History A

Which technique did the Zapotec use to farm steep mountain terrain?

Answer
A
They used llamas to farm.
B
They used terrace farming.
C
They grew high-altitude crops.
D
They built cisterns to store water.

Explanation

The Zapotec farmed steep mountain slopes by building terraces—level, step-like areas cut into the hillside. These made the land easier to cultivate and helped keep soil from washing downhill. The correct choice is “They used terrace farming.”

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