Mayans

Question 1

Where were the Mayans found?

Answer 1

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador

Question 2

Characteristics of Mayans

Answer 2

*Decline is Uncertain
* Diverse environments
*RELIGION - Polytheistic, Good and Evil equally divine (duality)
*Hieroglyphic Writing - stone, pottery, paper
*Arranged Marriages, Newly Married Men lived with Father-in-law for 5 yrs
*Temples made in the formation of Stars
*Shamanism

Question 3

Main Mayan Gods

Answer 3

*Kukulcan - Snake w/ Feathers
*Uiracocha
*Quetzacoatt

(Said they will come back!)

Question 4

Mayan is Math based on ______ & Mayans are known for the concept of _______.

Answer 4

20, 0

Question 5

Hierarchy of Mayans

Answer 5

People Ranked
*RULERS
*NOBILITY/ aristocracy
*Priests
*Artisans

Question 6

Kings are seen as ___________ between people and the Gods

Answer 6

intermediaries

Question 7

Mayans believed in a ________ universe.

Answer 7

Cyclical

Question 8

Mayan Calendar

Answer 8

365 days

Question 9

Mayan Religion

Answer 9

*Gods constantly at war, ex. Dark vs Light
* Good vs. Evil, ex. Rain vs. drought

Question 10

Human Sacrifices for Mayans

Answer 10

• Hearts out for the Gods
  *Decoration with Feathers

Question 10

What are the Holy Cenotes?

Answer 10

*Deep underground cracks where offerings were thrown
*Communicates with the Underworld

Question 11

Mayan Creation Story

Answer 11

• 2 Twins, death and rebirth
  *Made from corn w/ decapitated head.