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Mayans

The Mayan civilization was spread through what is now Guatemala, El Salvador, Belize, western Honduras, and the southern regions of Mexico. The Mayans are well known for creating the only fully developed written language of pre-Columbian Americas. The Mayans were at the height of their civilization from about 300 to 900 AD, although there are still Mayans today in certain areas of Guatemala and Mexico.

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What skin color did the mayans have?

Their skin color IS mainly brown , although that's not universal. Some are light skinned.

Why did the Mayans drink chocolate?

Chocolate was considered a very special drink. It was far different from any other food or drink that really existed at the time. It was very bitter, as no sugar or milk or fats were added to it, and it was often laced with chili powder. It was used to bless others, in ceremonies, and as an offering to Gods.

Why is corn an important food in mexico?

Corn was important to the Mayans because with corn many foods could be made like tortillas, tamales, ect.

What do the Indians worship?

First of all it's the Native Americans or The People of the Land.

Second, it differs from each tribe. But mostly, they call the Sun their Father and the Earth, their mother. Also, the Moon is sometimes referred to as the Grandmother.

Did the Phoenicians practiced human sacrifice to appease their gods?

According to Roman and Greek sources, Phoenicians and Carthaginians sacrificed infants to their gods.

Why did Mayans die?

Mayans died because of the germs .The Mayas were lived in mexico. When Mayans were they were having a box of germs .The germs were called digram because there body shape was like a digram . Whenever a person will do sin they will opes the box carefully and the sinner should touch it he/she will die .One day a person did a sin they were going open the box suddenly a child came and fell it then the germs roam all over the mexico. Really this is the truth?

How did the ancient Mayans trade?

Because of the readily available resources in most of the Maya territory, small towns did not need to take part in long-distance trading and limited trade to local bartering and exchange. Despite the fact that the area was rich in resources, even the most self-sufficient farm families, which were the vast majority of the population, still had to participate in exchanges in order to obtain the necessities (the necessities would generally include some pottery, stone tools, and salt). The craftsmen in the small cities who specialized in the cities began to grow, so did the need for increased trade.

What is the difference of the Aztecs Incas and Mayas in religon?

the mayans were called the mayans, the aztecs were called the aztecs and the incans were called the incans. they also started at different times but ended though Spanish conquest around the same time.that is why they are sometimes linked ;)

What is the present day country or countries of Mayan?

The Mayans controlled an area that is approximately Guatemala and the Mexican states of Compeche and CHiapas.

Which statement correctly describes Mayan architecture?

The Mayans produced a remarkable ceremonial architecture that still inspires awe today. The ceremonial centers usually consisted of pyramidal mounds with temples or other buildings on top. These structures was built of stone rubble and lime concrete. The exterior façade was faced with finished limestone blocks or stucco. Carved wood was used for door lintels. A corbel-like vault was developed that required very heavy walls and narrow interior spaces. Windows, if present at all, were very small. Both the interior and exterior walls were colorfully painted. Many of the structures acted as astronomical markers to track the movement of the heavenly bodies.

What are some Mayan ruins and pyramids in Mexico?

Some would include:

  • Chichen Itza
  • Palenque
  • Tulum
  • Uxmal
  • Bonampak
  • Calakmul
  • Coba
  • Ek Balam
  • Mayapan
  • Muyil

Of special beauty are Chichen Itza and Tulum (see related links)

How were Maya cities ruled?

It is uncertain how the Mayan civilization decayed. Theories suggest that the Mayans collapsed due to overpopulation, peasant revolt, climate change, collapse of key trade routes, epidemic disease and environmental disasters. By the time the Spaniards came to their land, No Mayans were found. (Aztecs on the other hand, were conquered by the Spaniards)

The Mayan Priests were in charge of the rest. They performed ceremonies, ruled the cities, and ran governments among them. One of the famous Mayan rulers was called Lord Pacal. Pacal became king at the age of 6. He was a King/Ruler/Priest for about 50 years. His tomb was found and when discovered, he was wearing a jade mask (death mask)

Which explores conquered the Aztecs and Incas?

A Spanish Explorer, named Hernando Cortes set foot in the Aztec empire in 1519. His expedition was to set across the land to find gold and bring the treasures to Spain. He conquered surrounding civilizations such as theTectonacs and Tlaxcalans. This may of been why he was able to defeat the Aztecs, as they were a very powerful empire. He also ruled parts of Mexico .

What was the importance of the Mayan civilization?

There were two types of Jade: Nephrite and Jadeite. Jadeite was rarer, so it meant more to the Mayans. Jadeite symbolized three things: Eternal love, Eternity, and Immortality. It was even more valuable than gold!

Why are Mayan religion important?

They invented an accurate 365-day calenders of sorts, and also the concept of zero. They were also keen on movements of the moon, sun, and other space bodies (astronomy) and they developed a number system (mathematics). so to sum it up, they were important for the calender, concept of zero, astronomy, and the impressive advances in mathematics.

How many symbols were written in the language of Maya?

Egyptian writing was called hiroglyphs. It first had 700 symbols then rose to 6,000 symbols.

What did the Mayas learn from the olmecs?

The Olmecs were the first civilization to rise in Mexico, around 1500 BC. They influenced the rest of the civilizations that flourished in Mexico and Central America, including the Aztecs and Mayans. Some examples of this influence include corn domestication, warfare, religion and human sacrifice.

Is homosexuality found in every culture?

Yes, since homosexuality is part of nature, it is found in every culture, without exception. However, some cultures have such strong laws or taboos about homosexuality, that gay people in these cultures must be very careful to hide who they are.

How did the Mayans treat the people they conquered?

The maya treated enslaved people by heavy labor or household chores.