Religion
Who did the Mayans worship?
They have many gods such as Itzamna, Kukulkan, Bolon, Tzacab, and Chaac.
What percent of Guatemalans population are Mayans?
40%.
True or False the Mayans used city-states?
True.
Where were the Mayans located?
Mayans were located in Central America, a region made up of South east Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, Belize, and northern El Salvador.
Which temple was not touched by The Mayans?
The second type of temple.
What did they make temples for?
To worship their many gods.
What happened to the Mayans?
Nobody knows where they came from and no one knows where they went.
If a crime was accidental do they still die?
No the penalty would get reduced.
What two countries were located in the Central America region?
Mexico, El savador, guatemala, honduras and belize.
What three things were some temples built with?
Traps, Tunnels, and Secret Doors.
What did they worship in a temple or a pyramid?
Temple.
Do they still live in Central America?
Yes.
What is a city-state?
A city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.
What three major bodies of water surrounded the Mayans?
Pacific ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea.
Were they also known for making the calendar?
Yes.
How many countries did they make temples in?
4.
Did the Mayan cites fall into ruin or get destroyed?
They fell into ruins.
What did they live in?
They lived in hut-like houses made of a mixture of mud and straw. Roofs covered in palm leaves and constructed with wood. The floor would be made of gravel or wood.
How many countries had Mayans in them?
5.
Why did they make the temples the same shape?
Because they made them for the same purpose but one could not be touched.
What was the flat surface on the top of a temple for?
At the top there would be a flat area to perform rituals and sacrifices to the Gods.
What year did the Mayan city-states disappear?
900 CE.
What crimes gave you the death penalty?
Crimes like Murder, Arson, and acts against their gods.
What countries surrounded the Mayans?
Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, and Northern Mexico.
How many types of Temples did they make?
2.