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im pretty sure that the reason that corn was so important to their beliefs is because the Mayans believed that mankind was created from corn (maize) and water.
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∙ 10y agoIn the ending of the myth of how humans were made, it says that humans ended up to be MADE out of corn. Also corn made dolls, food, and had many other uses.
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∙ 12y agoim pretty sure that the reason that corn was so important to their beliefs is because the Mayans believed that mankind was created from corn (maize) and water.
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∙ 9y agoMaize is a form of corn. Corn has been a staple of the diets of many civilizations. The Mayans raised corn for a major source for their diets.
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Did mayans eat maize?
They believed that they were created by the "gods" from maize. So, therefore they must have eaten it.
Which crop was the most important to the Mayas?
Alot beleive its Maize that was important, but it`s not. Maize was important to the Mississippian`s for their diets and it helped protect them form years of drought and bad harvest. Now, for the Mayas, it is indead, corn that was important to them.CORRECTION: Maize is a type of corn that was important to the Mayans so your answer is somewhat true.
What is the main crop of the Mayans also called corn?
Maize
What was the mayans main crop?
maize, corn, beans, chilies, peppers, squashes, tomatoes, avocados, and pumpkin -Lawrence Salvador
What are the differences between the Mayans and the arawaks?
The mayans main crop was Maize (corn) and the Arawaks main crop was Cassava. Hope this helped... This was a social difference.
What was the most important good that the Mayans used?
corn or maize
Did mayans eat maize?
They believed that they were created by the "gods" from maize. So, therefore they must have eaten it.
Which crop was the most important to the Mayas?
Alot beleive its Maize that was important, but it`s not. Maize was important to the Mississippian`s for their diets and it helped protect them form years of drought and bad harvest. Now, for the Mayas, it is indead, corn that was important to them.CORRECTION: Maize is a type of corn that was important to the Mayans so your answer is somewhat true.
What is the main crop of the Mayans also called corn?
Maize
What was the mayans main crop?
maize, corn, beans, chilies, peppers, squashes, tomatoes, avocados, and pumpkin -Lawrence Salvador
Why are the Mayans so important to people?
it has to do with the past and many people want to know if there ancestors were mayans
What are the differences between the Mayans and the arawaks?
The mayans main crop was Maize (corn) and the Arawaks main crop was Cassava. Hope this helped... This was a social difference.
Why is agriculture important to the Mayans?
Agriculture was important to the Mayans because it provided food security for their growing population and supported their complex civilization. It allowed them to develop settlements, trade surplus goods, and engage in cultural practices. The Mayans relied on advanced farming techniques such as terracing, irrigation, and crop rotation to sustain their society.
How did the environment influence their choice of buliding materials and food?
The Mayans built with with stone and ate maize (corn).
What are the benefits of maize?
Maize is important because its good for people
Why are the Mayan pyramids so important?
The Mayan pyramids were important to the Mayans because it was part of their religion
Were the Mayans farmers?
yes they were because they had a surplus of maize(corn)
