Assessment Questions 12.3

1. What is the significance of Teotihuacán's scale and urban planning in Mesoamerican history?

Teotihuacán's monumental scale and urban planning made it a dominant political, economic, and social entity in ancient Mesoamerica.

2. How does Teotihuacán differ from other early New World state societies, like the Maya?

Teotihuacán contrasts with the Maya by its gigantic and singular city structure, all urban core with no hinterland, and a densely packed population of over 23 km2, in contrast to the smaller, charming city-states of the Maya.

3. What evidence suggests Teotihuacán's influence on Maya rulers and territories?

Teotihuacán's military reached as far as Maya territory, installing its people as rulers after victories. Archaeological evidence includes Teotihuacán-style objects in Maya burials.

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