Mayas
How many major achievements of the Mayas were discussed in class?
What is 10 achievements?
How many people make up a group?
Two or more persons
In the Mayans' religion, what was an "Ahkin"
What was a priest?
Name four types of groups studied so far.
primary groups, secondary groups, formal groups, informal groups.
Name 5 of the major achievements of the Mayas.
- rubber - Mayan Writing System - Mayan Calendar - Maya Art - Mathematics - Law & Order - Hallucinogenic drugs - chocolate - ball courts - astronomy
The customs, arts and technology of a nation or people.
What is culture?
What was the wooden pole used for in the Mayas' huts?
It was placed in the centre of the hut to support the thatched roof.
Use the word Laws in a sentence.
(Multiple answers) The answer should show you understood the term.
Where did the Mesoamericans settle 2000 BCE?
Central America or Yucatan Peninsula
Members interact with each other face to face, frequently and intimately.
What are primary groups?
What materials did the craftsmen use to make their arts and craft?
What are jade, wood, copper and gold?
What is the difference between a secondary group and a primary group?
Primary: small, interact face to face, frequently and intimately.
Secondary: opposite
What is meant by the term Milpa?
A crop growing system
What is a another term for a "clique"?
An informal group.
Most existing writings of the mayans can be found where?
Pottery and ornaments.
What is a mechanism used for social control?
Norms, laws, mores, (culture, folkways)
According to the Mayas Political organization, which was the lowest class in their society?
The slaves
It is not considered acceptable to drive at 90 mph in a residential area. This is an example of a what?
A "more"
Apart from spanish, what language do the mayans speak?
Kekchi-Maya
Yucatec-Maya
WHat is an interest group? Please provide an example
An organized collection of people who attempt to influence government policy. (Many examples)