Okay, so people need to see the paragraph first then, based on context clues and her feelings she expresses in the paragraph, then conclude the answer.
Apple Seed
Woods is to acorn as orchard is to <u>apple</u><u> seed.</u>
Reasoning: Woods are comprised of, in this case, oak trees, which sprung from acorns. Orchards are comprised of, in this case, apple trees, which sprung from apple seeds.
Answer:
The Mayans <u>had been thriving </u>for many centuries before the arrival of Europeans.
Explanation: