Roles in Maya Society

What were the common roles of people in Maya society?

• Warriors, doctors, architects

• Merchants, fishermen, miners

• Teachers, scientists, engineers

• The common roles of people in Maya society included farmers, artisans, priests, nobles, and rulers.

What were the responsibilities of the rulers in Maya society?

• Writing literature and creating art

• Maintaining order, overseeing religious ceremonies, and making important decisions for the community

• Collecting taxes and managing trade

• Leading military campaigns and conquering new territories

What were the duties of the priests in Maya society?

• Farming and agriculture

• Trading and commerce

• Building and construction

• Performing religious ceremonies, interpreting the calendar, and communicating with the gods

What were the roles of the farmers in Maya society?

• They were responsible for trading with other civilizations

• They were responsible for growing crops.

• They were responsible for building temples

• They were responsible for governing the society

What were the tasks of the artisans in Maya society?

• Creating crafts, constructing buildings, and creating artwork

• Hunting and gathering

• Trading and commerce

• Farming and agriculture

What were the responsibilities of the merchants in Maya society?

• Hunting for food in the jungle

• Leading military expeditions

• Building temples and pyramids

• The responsibilities of the merchants in Maya society included trading goods, managing trade routes, and facilitating the exchange of goods between different regions.

What were the duties of the warriors in Maya society?

• Farming and agriculture

• Protecting the city-state, engaging in warfare, and capturing prisoners for sacrifice

• Trading with other civilizations

• Building temples and pyramids

What were the roles of the scribes in Maya society?

• Hunting and gathering food for the community

• Recording important events, maintaining historical records, and documenting the ruling class's genealogy and achievements

• Building temples and other religious structures

• Leading military campaigns against neighboring societies

What were the tasks of the laborers in Maya society?

• Hunting and gathering

• Trading and bartering

• Religious ceremonies and rituals

• Farming, construction, and maintaining infrastructure

What were the responsibilities of the women in Maya society?

• Hunting and gathering food

• Building temples and pyramids

• Trading with other civilizations

• Taking care of the household, weaving textiles, preparing food, and raising children