Maya people and Latin America
A strong sense of community.
100

Where did the Mayan people live?

The Mayan people lived in Mesoamerica.

100

What is a consequence of stealing or unharmful crimes in the Mayan culture?

Manual labor

200

What is commonly eaten that the Mayan used to drink?

 The Mayan used to drink chocolate at weddings and ceremonies.

200

Why don't the Mayans send people to jail?


They do not want to seperate families because that will seperate their community.

300

What is Mesoamerica?

A cultural region is an area with a distinct culture or set of similar cultures.

300

What do the Mayans judge criminals on?

The Mayans judge criminals on traditional values.

400

What are 3 famous structures made by the Mayan?

Clakmul, Chichen Itza, Palenque, Aguana Fenix.

400

Why do Mayans leave the community?

Poverty, unemployment, lack of good school, bad health care.

500

List 3 countries that are in Latin America.

Mexico, Part of Central and South America, the Caribbean, Cuba, Purata Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. 

500

WHat is the form of government that the Mayans had?

The municipal council.