Feeding Tikal

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What is Tikal?

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Tikal is an ancient Maya city located in the Yucatán region, known for its impressive ruins and as a center of Maya civilization.

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What were the main jobs of the Maya people in Tikal?

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Most Maya people in Tikal were farmers, but they also had various other jobs, including trading and crafting.

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How did the Maya farmers adapt to farming in the rainforest?

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Maya farmers adapted by cutting down trees and burning them to clear land for farming, which allowed them to grow crops in the cleared areas.

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What crops were most important to the Maya farmers?

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The most important crops for the Maya farmers were corn and beans.

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What does 'enriches the soil' mean?

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It means to make the ground better for farming, often by adding nutrients or organic matter.

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Why did farmers bend the stalks of corn?

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Farmers bent the stalks of corn to protect the corn from rain and mold.

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What is the significance of honey in Maya agriculture?

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Honey was used by the Maya to sweeten food, and they kept bees in hives for this purpose.

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What does the word 'prevents' mean?

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In the context of farming, 'prevents' means to avoid something, such as avoiding damage to crops.

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What tools did the Maya use for farming?

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The Maya made tools from stone and wood, as they did not have metal.

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How did the Maya trade their goods?

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Maya farmers brought crops to the market to trade for other goods like clothing, pottery, and tools.