Maya, Aztec, and Inca Test - Who the Maya were and Where They Lived Flashcards
How many Mayans were there at the height of the Classic Period?
3 million
When was the Classic Period? (Dates)
A.D. 300 to A.D 900
The Maya lands equal about half the size of _____________
Texas
Describe with Maya low lands were located
From central Guatemala to The northern shore of the Yucatán peninsula
Describe the physical appearance of a typical Mayan
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.
Did all the Mayans speak the same language?
no, the languages in the Mayan family were different, but most of them were similar
What was the role of the farmer in Mesoamerican culture?
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.