Feeding Tikal & The Real Frog Princess (MOY Mastery 2022)

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What does 'leaf litter' mean?

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Leaves that have fallen onto the ground.

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How do mantella frogs stay safe from predators?

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Mantella frogs have bright colors that act as a warning.

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What stopped the Maya from using wheeled carts?

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The Maya did not have large animals to pull wheeled carts.

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What is a summary of Tikal's ancient Maya?

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Tikal was an ancient Maya city where most people were farmers who found ways to farm in various environments.

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What foods did the Maya gather besides what they grew?

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They gathered wild papayas, avocados, figs, guavas, cacao beans, honey, and vanilla pods.

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What is the main crop grown by the Maya?

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Corn.

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What is the significance of honey in Maya culture?

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Honey was used to sweeten food.

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What tools did the ancient Maya use for farming?

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They made tools from stone and wood.

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What is the role of markets in Tikal?

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Markets were places where villagers traded goods like clothing, pottery, and crops.

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What is the importance of the rainforest for Maya farmers?

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Farmers cleared areas in the rainforest to grow food.