Mayans 1
What did Mayan families live in?
Thatched roof houses.
Who was a powerful member of society?
Priests
Why would Mayans bury their loved ones under their homes?
So their ancestors could protect them.
When did the Maya Empire thrive?
200-900 CE
The Mayans had a advanced blank system.
Agricultural
When did the Spanish arrive?
The 1500s
Where was the Mayan Empire located?
In the rainforests of what is now Guatemala.
What types of food did the Mayans rely on?
Corn, beans, squash, and tomatoes.
Where were the Mayans living?
Mostly in small rural villages rather than large cities.
Who were the Mayans ruled by?
Kings or "holy lords" who claimed to be related to the gods.
The Mayans are also famous for their....
How were most of the Mayans killed.
Diseases brought over by the Spanish and battles between the Spanish.
Other then royal blood what was a king required to do.
Prove that he is a warrior.
Were the Mayans polytheistic or monotheistic?
Polytheistic
True or False
There are still millions of Maya living today?
True!