Government
TRUE OR FALSE: The Maya had one, unified government.
FALSE: The Maya had several independent city states that shared a common culture.
True or False : The Mayan had a surplus of food.
TRUE : The Maya had enough food to sustain their 9+ million population.
What did the god K'inich Ajaw have control of?
K'inich Ajaw was in charge of the Sun.
What was the lowest tier social class in Mayan society?
The Slaves/Laborers
TRUE OR FALSE: The Maya took 2 weeks to decide your punishment for committing a crime
FALSE: Quick trials were held and your punishment would be determined almost immediately.
What writing system did the Maya use.
The Maya used Maya hieroglyphs.
What is a ritual that the Mayans practiced?
Sacrifice
what was the second tier social class In Mayan society
Commeners/Farmers
What type of monarchy did the Maya have?
A divine Monarchy.
What was one of the main structures the Maya used as a sundial to tell time?
The Maya used the shadow of the pyramids they built to tell time.
Because the Mayans believed in several gods, what is there religion classified as?
Polytheism
what was the third tier social class in Mayan society?
Merchants/Artisans
Most of the time, what would the Maya go into War with other empires for?
To capture their King or Nobles.
Approximately, how many capital cities did the Mayas have?
The Maya had abut 40 capital cites.
Why did the Maya Practice Rituals?
The Maya practiced rituals to maintain balance between the human world and supernatural realm.
What was the fourth tier social class in Mayan society?
Nobles (government officials, tax collectors, plantation owners, etc.) and Priests
What was the worst punishment to get if you were to commit a crime?
Execution
What Astrology cycle were the Maya able to track?
The Moon Cycle.
What was the name of the god the Mayans praised most?
Itzamnaaj
What was the highest tier social class in Mayan society?
The King