Mayan Cities and Warfare Flashcards
1
Q
palenque
A
- found in 1839
- in Honduras
2
Q
warrior king
A
- person who ruled city states
- they were the head of their military and comunity
3
Q
stone pyramids
A
- 20 stories
- steps to the top
- religious and governmental centers
- at the top is where human sacrifices took place
4
Q
classic age
A
- height of Mayan cities
- city-states
- linked by trade and warfare
5
Q
Mayan decline
A
- royal family conflicts
- hunger and disease
