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Describe the Mayan interaction with the Spanish
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The spanish attempted to wipe out what was left of the mayan civilization when they arrived
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Describe the characteristics of the post classical period
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Most likely fighting amongst themselves
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Describe the city-state of Talum
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most beutiful of all the city-states
located on the coast of the Caribbean sea it was successful because it could aquire trading goods by sea. other city states could reach Talum by boat easily |
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Describe Chichen Itza
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Large, well preserved city it grew to power and wealth due to its central location along trade routes. Huge pyrimads were used for sacrafices.
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Describe Mayapan
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Huge powerful walled city close to chichen itza and uxmal. Strong military rule, attempted to become the center ofa the empire it was a thought that thier military greed made them fail
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Describe Uxmal
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Close to trade in proximity to chichen itza Detailed architecture with elaborated decorations and bright colors adored the city
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Describe Tikal
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the largest of the city states located in a jungle region Its wealth was unserpassable
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Describe Palenque
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Eastern most city isolated from many other citystates close to a fresh water source wich allowed them to have a stable living condition
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What did they believe they were made of
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Corn or Maize
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Other than corn what else did they eat?
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Beans and Squash
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Why did the mayans develope storage techniques
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So they can share in case of food supply
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Why did they burn crops?
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To clear theland for the next harvest
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