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11 Cards in this Set
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Hieroglyph |
Hieroglyph – form of writing in which a picture or symbol represents an idea or sound. |
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Cacao |
used to make chocolate or chocolate drinks |
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Zero
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mathematical invention of the Maya |
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Olmec |
ancient civilization in northern Mexico know for stone houses and drainage systems |
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Pok-ta-pok |
religious game in which a solid rubber ball was driven through a stone ring |
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City state |
city that is an independent political state with its own ruling government |
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Solar calendar |
365 day calendar based on the orbit of the Earth around the sun. |
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Civilization |
a highly developed society
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Theocracy
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a society ruled by religious leaders |
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Sacred round |
religious calendar 260 days |
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Popol Vuh |
a sacred book of the Maya |
