Civilization
Are Maya people alive today?
Yes
Where were most of the cities located?
In the lowlands of Guatemala and nearby regions.
What did the dot represent in the number system
one
The Maya believed that the world had three parts. What were the three parts?
the sky, the earth and the underworld
What there materials were Mayan houses made from?
Wood, clay and thatch
Was it easy to farm on the land?
No
What was in the center of a city?
the ceremonial plaza
What three things did mathematics help the Maya do?
build cities, keep records, and track time
Where did large ceremonies happen?
large pyramids or temples
Did children have time to play or did work take up all their time?
They had time to play
How did the Maya write?
They used hieroglyphics
What were the simple houses made out of?
Wood and clay?
what numerical amount did a shell represent?
a zero
What did priests help people understand?
What the gods wanted
What was an important craft that was passed down from mothers to daughters?
weaving
What was the name of one of the most important Mayan cities?
Tikal
What were the three main things that were farmed?
maize, beans and squash (at least 2)
What symbol represented the number 5
A bar
What did the Maya have in their homes to honor ancestors who passed away?
After getting married, did Mayan couples move far away from their families?
No
experts believed that about ______ people lived in Tikal at its height
50,000
How were Mayan cities and towns connected?
Through trade
What was the name of the 365 solar calendar?
the Haab
What did rulers do during ceremonies to show their devotion?
They gave a small mount of their own blood
By working together and passing down skills, what did the Maya create?
strong communities