Maya Vocab Review

Front

What is the term for supplying water to land or crops to help growth?

Back

irrigation canals

Front

What is a natural well formed from a sinkhole called?

Back

cenote

Front

What is the term for a society with advanced culture and technology, including cities and writing?

Back

Civilization

Front

What is a city-state?

Back

A city with its surrounding territory forming an independent state

Front

What is a hieroglyph?

Back

A form of ancient writing using symbols or pictures

Front

Architecture

Back

the art and science of designing and constructing buildings and structures

Front

Where did the Maya live?

Back

Yucatan Peninsula

Front

The large stepped pyramids of the Maya served as ______________ to the Gods.

Back

Temples

Front

Which group is at the bottom of the Mayan Social Class order?

Back

farmers and slaves

Front

Who is at the TOP of the Mayan Social Class order?

Back

ruler/king