Mayan Culture Flashcard

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What was the most common crop for the Mayans?

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Maize

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What was the purpose of the sacbeob in Mayan city-states?

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Political needs, Religious purposes, Trade

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During which period was the Mayan civilization at its height? Options: Pre-Classic Period, Classic Period, Colonial Period, Post-Classic Period

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Classic Period

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What did the Mayans use to guide their agricultural cycles?

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Solar calendar

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What did the Mayans believe had a soul?

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Everything

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What caused the fall of the Ancient Mayan Civilization?

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Volcano eruption

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What was the purpose of the Mayan pyramids?

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Religious temples

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What was unique about the Mayan civilization's written language?

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It was based on symbols

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Mesoamérica = Mexico & __________ America

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Central

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While classical civilizations were developing in the Mediterranean & Asia advanced societies were developing in _____________ in the Americas.

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isolation