Maya Power Words

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What does the term "barter" mean?

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To trade one thing for another without the use of money.

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What is Chichen Itza known for?

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A powerful city-state for the Maya and a popular tourist attraction today.

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What does "polytheism" refer to?

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Belief/worship of many gods and goddesses

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What is a "myth"?

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A fictional story explaining how the world was created and why certain things happen

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Who are "peasants"?

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Poor people, including farmers, who made up most of society

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Which of the following was an achievement of the Maya civilization? Invention of the wheel, Development of a calendar, Discovery of electricity, Creation of the internet

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Development of a calendar

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The Yucatan Peninsula is located in which country?

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Mexico

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Which of the following was NOT a part of the Maya trading network? Options: Cities, Architecture, Internet, Math

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Internet

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What did the Maya civilization develop in the Yucatan Peninsula?

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Some of their civilization

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Which of the following is a Maya achievement related to science? Writing, Astronomy, Architecture, Trading network

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Astronomy