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List three planes the maya believe existed in their universe.
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A. upper world 13 levels in sky
B. middle world of the Earth C. watery underworld beneath Earth |
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The Maya believed that they must stay in harmony and balance with the natural world. Why?
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It was essential to Maya physical and spiritual survival.
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List the names of the Maya's most important gods. (list 3 or more)
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A. creator god
B. moon goddess C. God of rain and lighting D. Maize god E. Jaguar scribe gods F. Monkey scribe gods |
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Complete the chart of Maya society.
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Nobles
Middle Class Commoners War captives, group slaves, criminals. |
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List 4 responsibilities of a Mayan King.
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A. Intervene for his people w/ gods
B. Led people in war C. Represented in diplomatic negotiation w/ rulers D. Sponsored building of monuments |
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Compare the clothing and housing of the commoners to the nobles
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lived in palace rich embroider clothing jewelry C farms simple cotton garment |
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What is the Mayan's main staple?
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Corn
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Please list 5 items that were created by the Mayan society.
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A. pottery
B. Cotton cloth C. Weapons D. Tools E. Baskets |
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Only noble class was given privilege of understanding the mysteries of which of the following.
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Calendar
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In what two ways did Mayan scribes record important events?
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A. Bark paper
B. Stone monuments |
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What was the main goal in war?
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To capture opponents king and sacrifice him.
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How many symbols or glyphs did the Mayan writing system have?
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800 glyphs
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What is the name of the ball game that was played in ancient Central America?
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Pok-ta-pok (rubber-to-rubber)
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Describe the ball court used for playing this games, including the size of the court.
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People played the game inside decorated stone ball counts. It was flat and rectangular. Letter "I" was 5oo ft long and 120 ft wide, and 207 ft wide at the ends.
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What was the ball made of?
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Natural rubber.
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List 6 pieces of equipment the players wore for protection.
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A. Belt
B. Chest pads C. Arm pads D. knee pads E. heavy deer skin trousers F. tunics |
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What modern day countries did the Maya flourished in the tropical lowland forests.
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A. South Eastern Mexico
B. Guatemala C. Belize D. Western Honduras E. El Salvador |
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What tools did the Maya used?
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A. Stone axes
B. Obsidian knives |
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What are the 3 slash and burn techniques of the process?
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A. Clear
B. Burned C. Replant |
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Describe two methods the Maya used to increase the arable land.
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A. Built terraces - holding water for irrigation crops
B. Raised fields - digging drainage |