What are some Ancient Mayan achievements?

Answer 1

The Maya were very intelligent. The Maya developed a calendar by using astronomy. They developed mathematics (including zero) and grew maize.

They invented a ball game that was a matter of life or death, literally. The rules were that the ball couldn't touch the ground and the players couldn't hit the ball with their hands and/or feet. The team that lost was killed and used a sacrifice.

They created rubber balls that came in soccer and Baseball size. You had to get the ball into a small gold ring.

They made pyramids without using metal tools.

The Mayans were excellent farmers and grew many crops like corn and beans. It is believed that the Mayans used chocolate for money.

Answer 2

One of their greatest achievements is the drainage system. That is because we still use it today. Hopefully you know what that is. You know when it rains and when it rains too hard we get flooding. well usually when it rains a little bit the water goes to the drainage, so it holds the water there, later on it just evaporates.

Answer 3

Here are some of the Mayan's achievements:

• Astronomy - they had a very advanced understanding of the sky
• Calendars - they used their astronomy knowledge to help them tell time
• Architecture - they built elaborate cities and buildings
• Rubber - scientists think that they actually discovered vulcanized rubber before the American Charles Goodyear did

Answer 4

Their calendar, which shows every important event that has already happened or is going to happen; the Mayans were very advanced people.

Answer 5

I am looking for the same thing for a Social Studies project. So far I have only found they invented the calender and they invented hieroglyphics. Hope this helps a little.

Answer 6

Olmec Head Carving

Temple in Maya

Rubbing Ball in Maya

Pyramids in Maya