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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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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 important to the Mayans?

Maize (corn) was the most important crop to the Mayans. It was a staple food source that formed the basis of their diet and agricultural economy. Maize was also a significant aspect of Mayan religious beliefs and ceremonies.


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.


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


How did the environment influence their choice of buliding materials and food?

The Mayans built with with stone and ate maize (corn).


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)


What are the benefits of maize?

Maize is important because its good for people