Gods/Kings
How could the Mayan gods talk to the common mayans ancestors?
By the ritual of bloodletting or cutting themselves.
How many old stones have the archaeologist found?
2 old stones.
Do to what did the mayans believe in sacrificing?
They believed it was offering of nourishment.
What type of life did the kings and his noble live?
Easy
Who was the most important priest?
The king.
Why did the mayans play Pok-A-Tok?
To resolve fights.
What sacrifice was powerful to the mayans?
Creature sacrifice.
How did they go from place to place?
By being carried in litters by slaves
What happened to the priests/kings after they died?
They became gods.
What kind of ball did the mayans play Pok-A-Tok with?
Rubber ball.
What was the ultimate sacrifice?
Human sacrifice.
What was kind of life did commoners have?
Full of hard work.
What was the cool power of gods?
They could turn into animals.
What body part can you use to play Pok-A-Tok?
Thighs or hips.
Who were sacrificed?
Prisoners.
Why did the wifes start a fire in the morning?
For cooking.
Where did the kings and queens pierce themselves for the ritual of bloodletting?
Tongues, lips or ears.
What body parts could u not play Pok-A-Tok with?
Your hands and legs.
What status prisoners were sacrificed in the ritual of bloodletting?
High.
Where did the husbands work?
In the fields.