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Where did the Mayans live?
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The Mayans lived all over Central America
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When did the Mayans live?
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They lived between 250-900A.D.
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What did they do that was astonishing?
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The Mayans perfected a complex writing system, mastered mathematics and astrological calendars.
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Were the Mayans a peaceful people?
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No, warfare, torture and human sacrifice were part of the Mayan culture.
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What caused the downfall of the Maya?
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Uncontrolled warfare and possibly over population may have contributed to the collapse of their civilization.
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