Mayan Civilization

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Where did the Mayans live?

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Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador (Mesoamerica)

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When did the Mayan empire exist?

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2500 BC - 900 AD

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What was the Mayan religion like?

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They believed in many gods (polytheistic)

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How did the Mayans farm?

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They cut terraces into the hillside.

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What was the social structure of the Mayans?

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Powerful kings and nobles on top; poor peasants and slaves on bottom

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Which Mayan crops are part of Mexican food today? Options: wheat, rice, and barley; lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream; corn, beans, and squash; tortilla chips, beef, and rice

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corn, beans, and squash

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What was true about the Mayan calendar?

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The calendar had 365 days.

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How did the Mayan people communicate?

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They used hieroglyphics

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What allowed people to have more time for creating art, religion, buildings, etc.?

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agriculture

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What is a highly developed and organized society called?

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civilization