The Mayan Life and Society Flashcard

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The Maya were the first recorded civilization to feature the concept of ________ in their number system.

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0

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The Ruler of the Mayans was seen as a...

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God-King

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Choose the correct order of the Mayan Social Pyramid: slaves, ruler, peasants, merchants/artisans, nobles/priests, nobles/priests, slaves, ruler, peasants, artisans/merchants, Ruler, nobles/priests, merchants/artisans, peasants, slaves, Rich dudes, poor dudes, average dudes

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Ruler, nobles/priests, merchants/artisans, peasants, slaves

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Why were human sacrifices made?

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to please the gods

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What class were the Nobles and Priests in?

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upper

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What class were the craftsmen, traders, and warriors in? Options: upper, middle, lower

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middle

Front

Were considered the backbone of Mayan society because they grew most of the food?

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peasants

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Social class that led rituals  and offered sacrifices

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priests

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The Mayans had a God of Maize

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True

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Which Mayan social class had the most population and did the hardest work? Options: King, Farmers and Slaves, Priests, Merchants and Artisans

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Farmers and Slaves