The Maya Civilization Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the Mayas?
A
Mesoamerican people that established a series of city-states in the Yucatan Peninsula and the greater modern Mexico, Guatemala, & Belize area
2
Q
What were the Mayas
A
not organized, nor did they identify, as a united peoples
3
Q
When/What was the fall of the last Mayan empire
A
Nojeten, to Spain in 1697 CE
4
Q
What were some of the Maya’s notable contributions?
A
step pyramid design, advanced manufactured goods, astrology and astrological calendars, a written language system, and advanced mathematics
5
Q
what are some practices the Maya are known for?
A
tribute collection, slavery, and religious human sacrifice
