Mathematics
What is the place value of maya mathematics?
20
What is the name of the maya war God?
Buluc Chabtan
How many calendars does the maya have?
3 Main Calendars
In which period did the maya build their small agricultural communities?
Pre- Classic Period
Which model states that in the southern lowlands, the Maya population had increased beyond the capacity of the land?
Ecological model
How did the maya use mathematics?
Calculate numbers
What is the name of the maya sacred game?
Pok Ta Pok
Name one of the three Calendars
Haab Calendar, Tzolkin Calendar, Long count Calendar
What period is considered the Golden Age?
The Classic Period
Ecological Model led to decrease in production of labour force as labourers were overworked.
True / False
True
What does a dot signifies in maya mathematics?
One unit
What are the maya religion?
Polytheistic
Which calendar have 18 months with 20 days in each?
The Haab Calendar
In which period did the maya laid the foundation for advancements and achievements?
The Pre-Classic Period
___________ looks at drought as the main cause of crop failure.
climatic change model
What are the two symbols maya use in mathematics?
Dot & bar
Did the maya believe in inanimate object had a soul?
Yes or No
yes
Which calendar consists of 260 days?
Tzolkin Calendar
Who came to the maya civilization the post-classic period?
The Toltects then later the spanish
During the pre-classic period the climate wasn't wet.
True\False
false
In what way did they write their numbers?
Vertically
What is the Supreme Creator God was called?
Hanab Ku
Which was the first maya calendar created?
3114 BCE
What did the mayas built during the classic period?
Palaces, Temples and pyramids
Depletion of the _______ of the maya led to the mayans struggling to feed themselves.
Hint: I begin with the letter “R” I am a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.
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