which of the following is the most chronologically accurate description of the rise of the Mayan empire? (1 point)
The rise of the Mayan empire is most chronologically accurate as follows:
1) Around 2000 BCE: The Mayan civilization begins to develop and form small farming communities in the region of present-day Mexico and Central America.
2) 300 BCE - 250 CE: The Preclassic period witnesses the rise of complex societies and city-states in the Maya region with the development of agriculture, sophisticated architecture, and trade networks.
3) 250-900 CE: The Classic period marks the height of the Mayan civilization's power and influence. During this time, large, powerful city-states emerge, such as Tikal, Copán, and Palenque. Mayan society is highly organized, with advancements in astronomy, mathematics, and a hieroglyphic writing system.
4) 900-1000 CE: The Terminal Classic period sees the decline and collapse of many major Mayan cities for reasons that are still not fully understood. This period is marked by political instability, warfare, and the abandonment of cities.
5) 1000-1500 CE: The Postclassic period witnesses fragmented Mayan city-states, with the emergence of new powers like the Toltecs and the Itza. It is during this time that the Spanish arrival in the 16th century begins the European colonization and ultimately leads to the decline of the Mayan civilization.