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What we're the Hieroglyphics?
A type of writing system using symbols, and sounds.
What year did the Mayan empire begin?
2000 BCE.
What type of landscape did they have?
Lowlands, Highlands, and coastal areas.
In which modern day countries did the ancient Maya live?
Mexico, Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, and El salvador
What group of people made up the highest class in Mayan society
Nobles, and priests
What was their calender based on?
The sun, Moon, and Venus.
How long did the Mayan Empire last?
They lasted for roughly 3,500 years.
What crops did the Maya grow
Maize, Beans, and Squash
What kind of clothing did the Mayans wear?
Cotton garments
When did the Mayan civilization exist
What mathematical concept did they come up with?
The concept of 0.
The Mayans we're good at what subjects?
Mathematics, astronomy, and writing.
What waters were around the Mayan civilazation
Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the Pacific Ocean
What was the role of Mayan priests in their culture?
They led religious ceremonies and made astronomical observations
How many Mayan languages are there?
30 languages
How tall(in meters) is El Castillo?
72 meters
Why were the Mayan's based on astronomy?
Because they used the sun, moon, stars, and plants to manifest their gods.
Where did the Mayans live/ where was there civilazation
Mesoamerica, Modern day Guatemala. Belieze, El Salvador, and Honduras
What type of art did the Mayans create
Sculptures, pottery, and murals.
Where did the Mayans work and live?
The Mayans worked and lived at archaeological sites.
The Maize feed how much of the Mayan population?
The whole population
Who was the founder of the Mayans?
It was not created by someone; it was developed over time by centuries and culture.
What mountains were the Mayans surrounded by
Maya mountains, Sierra Madre, Guatemalan highlands
What was the structure in the Mayan society
The class structure was organized into city states.
What is the name of the area that Mayan civilization spread over?
Mesomoamerica