Mayans Flashcards

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Where were the Mayans found?

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Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador

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Characteristics of Mayans

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*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

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Main Mayan Gods

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*Kukulcan - Snake w/ Feathers
*Uiracocha
*Quetzacoatt

(Said they will come back!)

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4
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Mayan is Math based on ______ & Mayans are known for the concept of _______.

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20, 0

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Hierarchy of Mayans

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

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6
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Kings are seen as ___________ between people and the Gods

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intermediaries

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7
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Mayans believed in a ________ universe.

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Cyclical

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Mayan Calendar

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365 days

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Mayan Religion

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

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Human Sacrifices for Mayans

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  • Hearts out for the Gods
    *Decoration with Feathers
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What are the Holy Cenotes?

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

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Mayan Creation Story

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