Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) · Part 2: Reading
The Classic era of Mayan 1 came to an end…
Added 7 Jun 2024Question #120453
Choose the word for each blank.
The Classic era of Mayan 1 came to an end around 900 AD. Why this happened is unclear; the cities were probably over-farming the land, so that a 2 of drought led to famine. Recent geological 3 supports this, as there appears to have been a 200-year drought around this time.
Options for each gap (alphabetical)
- 1 civilization · class · community · society
- 2 period · pharese · span · time
- 3 examination · exploration · research · test
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Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) format (Pearson)
Formerly called Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks.
| Prompt | Text up to 200 words |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | Not set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes) |
| Skills assessed | Reading |
How it is scored
- Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.