Unit 3: Maya

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What does it mean for plants to flourish?

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To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.

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What is a domesticated animal?

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An animal that has been tamed and kept by humans for companionship or work.

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What is a pyramid in the context of the Maya civilization?

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A large structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top, often used as a temple or tomb.

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Where did the Maya civilization primarily reside?

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The Yucatan Peninsula, which is located in present-day Mexico.

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What is a cenote?

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A natural sinkhole or well, often filled with water, that was important to the Maya for drinking water and religious ceremonies.

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What is an empire?

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A group of states or territories controlled by a single supreme authority, often an emperor.

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What is the significance of hieroglyphics in Maya culture?

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Hieroglyphics were a system of writing used by the Maya that combined logograms and syllabic symbols.

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What is the Maya number system?

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A vigesimal (base-20) number system that included symbols for zero and was used for mathematics and astronomy.

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What are descendants?

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People who are related to a particular ancestor or group of ancestors.

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What is the role of agriculture in the Maya civilization?

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Agriculture was the foundation of the Maya economy, with crops like maize, beans, and squash being cultivated.