The Mysterious Mayans Vocab Flashcards
1
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A cultural region centered around southern Mexico in which a number of early American civilizations developed
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Mesoamerica
2
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The belief in or worship of more than one god
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polytheistic
3
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A self-governing region consisting of a city and its surroundings territory
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City-State
4
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Closely watching the stars to keep track of yearly patterns such as seasons
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Astronomy
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Tools that help us and the ancient Mayans to keep track of the days of the year
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Calendars
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An ancient form of writing
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Hieroglyphics