CCHS5q The Americas and Time Keeping: #5

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What agricultural technique did the Maya use?

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Swidden agriculture, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, involves clearing land by cutting and burning vegetation to create fields for crops.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the name of the sacred 260-day calendar used by the Maya?

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Tzolkin, a calendar that consists of 13 cycles of 20 named days, used for religious and ceremonial purposes.

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Which civilization is known for their colossal human heads cut from volcanic stone?

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Olmec, an ancient civilization in Mesoamerica known for their large stone heads and other monumental sculptures.

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Which civilization built the city of Tenochtitlán?

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Aztec, who established Tenochtitlán as their capital city on an island in Lake Texcoco.

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What mathematical system did the Maya use?

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Base-twenty, a vigesimal system that uses 20 as its base for counting.

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What is terrace farming?

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A method of growing crops on the sides of hills or mountains by creating flat areas, or terraces, to prevent soil erosion.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the Calendar Round?

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A 52-year cycle that combines the Tzolkin and the Haab' calendars used by the Maya.

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What is the Haab' calendar?

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A 365-day solar calendar used by the Maya, consisting of 18 months of 20 days each, plus a short month of 5 days.

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What is the significance of the number 20 in Maya culture?

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The number 20 is significant as it is the base of their mathematical system and is often used in their counting and calendar systems.

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What is the role of agriculture in Maya civilization?

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Agriculture was central to Maya civilization, providing food, trade goods, and supporting their population and cities.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4