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