Pre-Classic
What did the Mayans live in?
Compounds, or group of buildings.
Who did the Mayans base their ideas off of?
The Olmec
What is a famous city on the Yucatan Peninsula
Chichen Itza
What did the Mayans write using?
Hieroglyphic writing
About how many cities does the Mayan empire have?
Close to 40.
What united the Maya?
Their common culture
What did the Mayans lack
Metal tools
How long did the Classic period last?
How long did the post-classic period last?
900 CE to 1500 CE
How long did the Pre-Classic period last?
from 2000 BCE to 300 CE
What have the Mayans not discovered yet?
The wheel
Artistic achievements.
Why did the Mayans construct public buildings?
For governmental and religious purposes.
What are all the structures the Mayans built?
Observatories, pyramids, stone cities, and calendars.
Why did the Mayan civilization collapse in the southern lowlands area?
The Mayans abandoned their cities.