Which statement about ancient American civilizations expresses a historical theory rather than a historical fact?

A. The Incas lacked a written language.

B. The spread of disease caused the downfall of the Mayan empire.

C. Human sacrifice was an element of the Aztec religion.

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Which statement about ancient American civilizations expresses a historical theory rather than a historical fact?

A. The Incas lacked a written language.

B. The spread of disease caused the downfall of the Mayan empire.

C. Human sacrifice was an element of the Aztec religion.

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Malachi Sexton · Answer 1

The spread of disease caused the downfall of the Mayan empire (B.) is not a historical fact, but is rather a theory developed by historians as research has been conducted of ancient American civilizations.

Which statement about ancient American civilizations expresses a historical theory rather than a historical fact?A. The Incas lacked a written language.B. The spread of disease caused the downfall of the Mayan empire.C. Human sacrifice was an element of the Aztec religion.

Which statement about ancient American civilizations expresses a historical theory rather than a historical fact?

A. The Incas lacked a written language.

B. The spread of disease caused the downfall of the Mayan empire.

C. Human sacrifice was an element of the Aztec religion.