Mayan Achievements

Mayan Achievements

I can summarize some achievements of the Ancient Mayan people.

The Maya had many Cultural Achievements

• Sophisticated Calendar

• Pyramids

• Number System

• Hieroglyphics

• Astronomy

• Art

Mayan Calendars

The Maya invented an accurate calendar using their knowledge of astronomy and mathematics.

Maya Calendar

There were several different calendars. Many historians consider them to be as accurate or more accurate than the calendar we use today!

Multiple Choice

The Maya created accurate calendars using...

• Astronomy and Math

• Numbers and Trade

• The Sun

• Ancient Religious Holidays

Pyramids

The Maya created large pyramids, also called ziggurats. These pyramids were tombs to bury important people.

Multiple Choice

Pyramids were...

• Homes

• Tombs

• Churches

• Markets

Number System

The Maya had an advanced number system with place value and a zero.

Multiple Choice

What symbol represented zero?

• Dot

• Bar

• Shell

Multiple Choice

What symbol represented the number one?

• Dot

• Bar

• Shell

Multiple Choice

What symbol represented the number 5?

• Dot

• Bar

• Shell

Hieroglyphics

The Mayan writing system was called hieroglyphics. They are a form of picture writing.

Multiple Choice

Hieroglyphics are a form of picture writing.

• True

• False

Mayan Astronomy

The Mayan priests observed the sun and planets and tracked their movement in the sky. Using these observations, ancient Mayans were able to predict solar eclipses and make an accurate set of calendars.

Multiple Choice

Mayan Astronomy was...

• Inaccurate

• Used to make calendars

• Figured out with telescopes

• Used to figure out the end of the world.

Mayan Art

The Maya created astounding art. The Maya used feathers, weaving, stone sculptures, pottery and other art media to show beauty in the world.

Multiple Choice

The Maya used feathers in their Art.

• True

• False

Open Ended

What is your favorite achievement of the Ancient Maya?