Social Classes
What social class lived in the palace?
Kings
What farming method uses fire to destroy the fields?
Slash and Burn
What are Myths?
A story that is passed down for generations
What is the name of the Mayan ritual game?
Pok-a-tok
What does "Distinct" mean?
Different in a noticeable way
FUN QUESTION: How many years has Mr. Lee been teaching?
3 years
Turkey's and Dogs :'(
Animals
Aztec
What are "Cenotes"?
Fresh water found in natural wells
What two other classes lived in the city center?
Nobles and Priests
What is a drought?
When there is no rain to water the crops
What were the names of the two gods in chapter 4?
Tepew and Q'uk'umatz
What are two factors they may have led to the decline of the Maya?
Serious drought, an epidemic leading to disease
What does "Nurture" mean?
To care for something so that is flourishes
Which social class was responsible for building?
Craftsmen
Why did the Maya cut slopes into the mountain?
They did it to practice MULTICROPPING
Fun question: What kind of dog is Nellie?
Poodle
What is the mountain range called where the Inca are located?
The Andes Mountains
Animals that are hunted for food.
Which class lived the farthest away from the city-state?
Farmers
How did the Maya solve the problem of a drought?
They created wetlands
On the third attempt, the gods got it right. What did they make them out of, and why?
Corn. Because that was the main source of food for the corn men. It was also plentiful
The Yucatan Peninsula has what unique feature?
It is surrounded by water on all three sides
What are Hieroglyphics?