Geography
A group of early Mexican Indigenous peoples found in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador.
Who are the Maya
Huge stone temples made by the Maya people used for sacrifical reasons
what are Maya Temples
A mix of smashed avocados, chiles, and tomatoes
What is Guacamole
Highly revered figures appointed by the king for religion
What are preists
A Civilisation responsible for the ancient cities of "Tikal" and "Palenque" located in southern parts of Mexico.
what are the Maya
the most popular religion in Maya culture
what is the ancient Maya religion
first introduced as a frothy beverage, but then discovered have great taste when being solidified in bar form.
What is chocolate
A rigid class based hierarchy in early Mexican culture
what is the Maya society
Very Hot weather linked to the tropic area in mexico
what is Maya weather
He was the god of lightning and thunder
Who was the Maya god Chaac
A traditional Maya food made with corn dough and filled with meats
What is a tamale
a legendary Maya warrior who resisted the Spanish conquistadors
Who is Tecum Uman
This is a very common range of temperature in early may for the Mayan region
why is it 85-98 degrees fahrenheit
sacrificial places that were used for religious reasons
What were ancient temples
A slow roasted pork dish marinated in citrus and cooked overnight in an underground fire pit called a piib
what is a Cochinita Pibil
A famous king in early Mayan development
who was Pikal The Great
A Mayan citadel in the rainforests of northern Guatemala
What is Tikal
sacred practices designed to maintain cosmic balance, honor, deities, and ensure agricultural prosperity.
what were Maya rituals
The three sisters in vegtables
what are corn, beans, and squash
A famous ruler in early Maya civilisation that was ascended to the throne at age 12
who is Pakal The Great