Which American culture was made up of 50 city states, who mysteriously collapsed. *1 pointThe MayanThe AztecThe IncaNone of the Above

Question Analysis

The question asks about an American culture characterized by the existence of approximately 50 city-states that mysteriously collapsed.

Relevant Concepts

• Mayan Civilization: Known for its city-states, it experienced decline and collapse, but the exact number of city-states varied and it is not typically described as having 50.
• Aztec Civilization: Focused around one major city (Tenochtitlán) and its empire, rather than multiple city-states that fit the given description.
• Inca Civilization: A vast empire that was centralized and did not consist of city-states.
• None of the Above: This option suggests a possible alternative answer that does not fit the other descriptions.

Answering the Question

1. The civilization that most closely resembles the description of having many city-states and experiencing a mysterious collapse is the Mayan civilization.
2. The Maya consisted of numerous city-states, especially during the Classic Period, which is around 250–900 AD, but were not strictly defined by the number 50.

Final Answer

The correct answer is The Mayan.