Question

Statement 1: The modern calendar is based on the Mayan calendar.
Statement 2: Europeans colonised the native Americans.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.
• C. Both statements are true.
• D. Both statements are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both statements are true.

The native American civilizations made many noteworthy contributions like the Mayan calendar, which consisted of 365 days. Around the medieval period, the Europeans destroyed these civilizations to form colonies. They also destroyed the native culture of this place. The Negros were brought from Africa to America, because of which slavery thrived.