The Mayans built a government. The three periods of time are pre-classic, classic, post-classic in 1500 BC-1500 CE. The pre-classic era started in 1500 BC and ended in 250 CE. Politic started in the pre-classic era. The classic started in 250CE and ended in 900 CE. by that time they had 72 major political units. The post-classic era started in 900 CE and ended in 1530 CE.There are elites, middle class and lower class in moneywise. A priest is very important to the mayan life. If the mayans break the law mayans had to appear in front of a noble or judge.If they commit murder, arson and acts against gods there are punished by death. Every city-state is ruled by a king. The king’s name is Janaab Pakal. He was born in 603 CE and died in 683 CE. Janaab Pakal was the
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The olmecs influenced their religion. They worshiped nature gods. The gods they worshiped is density, creator, fire, hearth, feathered serpent, rain and lighting, and royal descent. The main gods are Itzamna; Kukulcan; Bolon Tzacab; and Chac. The religious practices are astronomy, divination, human sacrifice, and burial for royalty. Rulers go to the underworld. Killed in sacrificed or died in childbirth is reserved for heaven.
There say was completely busy. They played music, dance, played basketball. Ball games took part in religious ceremonies. The wife cooks breakfast while the husband is working in the field. The Mayans are beans, squash, chilies, corn, fish, deer, duck, turkey, porridge and tortillas. Kings live in palaces and commoners live in huts.The wealthy wore animal skin and feathers. The poor women wore long skirts and shirts. Men rich or poor wore loincloths. Men or women wore a blanket on their shoulders when they are cold.
The history has some ups and downs. The early settlement was in 1800 BC. Writing started to develop in 700 BC. Farming began in 600 BC. Mayan calendars were carved into stone in 400 BC. The first pyramid was built in 100
The olmecs influenced their religion. They worshiped nature gods. The gods they worshiped is density, creator, fire, hearth, feathered serpent, rain and lighting, and royal descent. The main gods are Itzamna; Kukulcan; Bolon Tzacab; and Chac. The religious practices are astronomy, divination, human sacrifice, and burial for royalty. Rulers go to the underworld. Killed in sacrificed or died in childbirth is reserved for heaven.
There say was completely busy. They played music, dance, played basketball. Ball games took part in religious ceremonies. The wife cooks breakfast while the husband is working in the field. The Mayans are beans, squash, chilies, corn, fish, deer, duck, turkey, porridge and tortillas. Kings live in palaces and commoners live in huts.The wealthy wore animal skin and feathers. The poor women wore long skirts and shirts. Men rich or poor wore loincloths. Men or women wore a blanket on their shoulders when they are cold.
The history has some ups and downs. The early settlement was in 1800 BC. Writing started to develop in 700 BC. Farming began in 600 BC. Mayan calendars were carved into stone in 400 BC. The first pyramid was built in 100