During the civil war that began in Guatemala about 1960, _________________.
A. The Mayas gained political power
B. The Mayas benefited from land reform
C. Many Mayas lost all their belongings
D. The Mayas agreeded to share political power
The correct option is C. Many Mayas lost all their belongings. The Guatemalan Civil War ran from 1960 to 1996 during which time many ethnic Maya indigenous people and Ladino peasants lost their property and livelihoods. Their rights were also violated with a number of them losing their lives.
