Maya, Aztec, and Inca Test - Who the Maya were and Where They Lived Flashcards

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How many Mayans were there at the height of the Classic Period?

A

3 million

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When was the Classic Period? (Dates)

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A.D. 300 to A.D 900

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The Maya lands equal about half the size of _____________

A

Texas

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4
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Describe with Maya low lands were located

A

From central Guatemala to The northern shore of the Yucatán peninsula

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5
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Describe the physical appearance of a typical Mayan

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Coppery skin color, black straight hair, and dark eyes. The Maya male’s average height was 5 feet and 4 inches, the Maya female’s average height was around 5 feet.

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Did all the Mayans speak the same language?

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no, the languages in the Mayan family were different, but most of them were similar

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What was the role of the farmer in Mesoamerican culture?

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They provided the economic foundation that supported the Mayans rich culture development. There’s what does subsistence based on the cultivation of maize, beans, and squash.

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