The Maya Civilization Flashcards

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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

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What were the Mayas

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not organized, nor did they identify, as a united peoples

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When/What was the fall of the last Mayan empire

A

Nojeten, to Spain in 1697 CE

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What were some of the Maya’s notable contributions?

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step pyramid design, advanced manufactured goods, astrology and astrological calendars, a written language system, and advanced mathematics

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what are some practices the Maya are known for?

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tribute collection, slavery, and religious human sacrifice

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