Civilization
Where did the ancient Mayans live?
Mesoamerica
Corn and squash
When did the Mayan civilization end?
About 500 years ago.
True or false: The Mayans liked big noses
True
What Was One Of The Greatest Ancient Maya City-States?
Tikal
Name 2 body parts the Mayans used when playing with a ball.
Hips,Knees, Elbows
Why did the Mayans build reservoirs?
To store drinking water
They liked it. It was a sign of beauty.
What type of writing did the Mayans use?
Hieroglyphs
How did the Mayans fertilize the soil for their crops?
By burning trees, plants and using the ashes
What did men and women wear/get to show they were married?
Tattoos
What precious stone did the Mayans put in their teeth?
Jade
Name 2 of the structures the Mayans built
pyramid , temple, palace
Why did mayan rulers want to be high in the sky?
They believed that the higher they are the closer they are to heaven
What is the material that the mayans used to make sculptures?
Obsidian
When The Ancient Maya Play With A Ball What Is The Punishment The Losing Team Gets?
The punishment is death.
Where is Mesoamerica now? Name at least 3 countries
Mexico,Guatemala,Belize, Honduras and El Salvador.
What civilization did the Mayans learn from?
Olmec
What was the name of a very respected god
Maze God
What is another name for the temple of Kukulcan?
El Castillo