Maya Civilization

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Geographic Region: Maya Civilization

Tropical rainforests in Mesoamerica.

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Mesoamerica

present-day southern Mexico and northern Central America.

<p>present-day southern Mexico and northern Central America.</p>
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Farming techniques

cleared patches of rain forest to plant crops and dug canals to bring water

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Population of Maya cities

home to as many as 100,000 people

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Maya ruler

believed to have god-like powers

most important religious figure

<p>believed to have god-like powers</p><p>most important religious figure</p>
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Maya social structure

top class: rulers, priests, high-ranking officials

middle class: lower-ranking officials, traders, skilled workers

bottom class: farmers

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Maya gods

represented forces of nature such as the sun, moon, and rain.

<p>represented forces of nature such as the sun, moon, and rain.</p>
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Maya priests

job was to mark time so that festivals and ceremonies were held on the right day

<p>job was to mark time so that festivals and ceremonies were held on the right day</p>
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Hieroglyph

symbol that represents a word, idea or sound

<p>symbol that represents a word, idea or sound</p>
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Advances in science

study of stars and planets (astronomy), concept of zero (math), accurate calendars

<p>study of stars and planets (astronomy), concept of zero (math), accurate calendars</p>
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Maya art

fine pottery, bone carvings, jewelry, paintings

<p>fine pottery, bone carvings, jewelry, paintings</p>
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Maya city centers

stone buildings, wide plazas, ball courts

<p>stone buildings, wide plazas, ball courts</p>
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Goods traded

cacao or cocoa beans, animal skins, jade, dried fish, honey,

<p>cacao or cocoa beans, animal skins, jade, dried fish, honey,</p>
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Features of a civilization

cities, well-organized government, workers with specialized jobs, established religion, system of writing, highly developed culture (art, architecture, music, etc.)

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Agricultural Revolution

The time when human beings first domesticated plants and animals and no longer relied entirely on hunting and gathering.

<p>The time when human beings first domesticated plants and animals and no longer relied entirely on hunting and gathering.</p>
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3000 B.C.

The world's first cities appear in the Middle East.

<p>The world's first cities appear in the Middle East.</p>
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250 A.D.

Maya civilization takes shape.

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Maya Ball Game

Popular recreation

<p>Popular recreation</p>
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Pyramid

a structure with a flat base and sides shaped like triangles; Maya temples were built on top of these

<p>a structure with a flat base and sides shaped like triangles; Maya temples were built on top of these</p>
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Maya buildings

constructed from large blocks of stone

<p>constructed from large blocks of stone</p>