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they used a technique called slash and burn (or milpa), and what they did was cutting the foliage and then burning it before the summer rain. After that they plant the seed in deep holes.
they used crop rotation.
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∙ 9y agoThe Mayan method used for clearing land was called slash-and-burn. This meant that the plants in the forest were cut down and then burned. The burned plants would give nutrients to the soil.
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∙ 12y agoThey used a technique in which they went into a forest and cut down all the trees and bushes. After they cut everything down they burnt it for good fertilization.
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How many alphabets did ancient Mayans have?
The ancient Mayans didn't use alphabetic writing. Mayans used hieroglyphics.
Were there more mountains or farmland in ancient Greece?
Definitely more mountains. There was practically no good farmland in Ancient Greece (and there still isn't really).
What did ancient Mayans do for festivals?
Rain Dance
Did the ancient mayans fight for land?
Yes, like every other ancient culture, the Mayans were very warlike. They raided their neighbors for land, citizens, and captives.
What were cut into mountains in ancient China to make flat land to grow crops?
Terraces were cut into the hillsides to create farmland and rice paddies.
How did the mayans make farmland?
By Hand
How does the ancient mayans homes built?
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How many alphabets did ancient Mayans have?
The ancient Mayans didn't use alphabetic writing. Mayans used hieroglyphics.
Who invented the mayans?
Ancient MayansThe ancient Mayans created The Mayan calender .
How did ancient Greece make up for lack of farmland?
they founded colonies and traded goods
Are the Mayans related to God?
No, the Mayans are an ancient Indian tribe in South American.
What was ancient mayans social needs?
me no no
Did the Anasazi have ballcourts?
No, the ancient Mayans did.
Were there more mountains or farmland in ancient Greece?
Definitely more mountains. There was practically no good farmland in Ancient Greece (and there still isn't really).
What are some leisure activities the ancient mayans did?
ate the ancient shrooms
What did ancient Mayans do for festivals?
Rain Dance
What are some inventions the ancient Mayans made?
The Mayans created the calender , the number zero , poetry and pyrimads
