Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
“Middle America”
It lies between North America and South America. It is the region in which the Mayan Civilization was located (also known as Central America)
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Mesoamerica
1
Q
A stone or wooden slab erected by the Mayans that often contained text, artwork or both.
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Stele
2
Q
Another word for corn
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Maize
3
Q
Belief in or worship of more than one god
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Polytheistic
4
Q
Another word for “god” or “goddess” in a polytheistic society
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Deity
5
Q
A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order
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Ritual
6
Q
The name of a ritualistic ball game played by the ancient Maya
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Pok-A-Tok
7
Q
The main type of food in the diet of a person or group of people
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Staple
8
Q
A Mayan book
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Codex
