Which modern-day territories constitute mesoamerica?
a Mexico and central america
b central and south america
c north and south america
d most of mexico and the united states
e mexico, the united states , and canada
The prefix meso- means "middle." So mesoamerica means "middle America. If that isn't enough of a clue, check out this site.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesoamerica
The modern-day territories that constitute Mesoamerica are option a) Mexico and Central America.
To arrive at this answer, it's helpful to understand the geographical and cultural context of Mesoamerica. Mesoamerica refers to the geographic region extending from central Mexico through the countries of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and parts of Panama. This region is defined by a shared cultural heritage and the development of advanced civilizations such as the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Zapotec.
By process of elimination, we can eliminate options b), c), and e):
- Option b) Central and South America is incorrect because Mesoamerica does not extend into South America. Mesoamerica is primarily located in the area between central Mexico and Central America.
- Option c) North and South America is incorrect because Mesoamerica is not present in North America beyond Mexico.
- Option e) Mexico, the United States, and Canada is incorrect because Mesoamerica does not extend into the territory of the United States or Canada.
Therefore, the correct answer is option a) Mexico and Central America.