Did Mayans use money or trade?
No. They didn't use money like coins or paper money (Chinese were first at that one I think). However they used a bartering system or some other product to make purchases
Did the Mayans Build the Egyptian Pyramids?
Why did the mayan civilization end?
No one exactly knows what caused this massive, successful civilization to come to an end. There will never be a 100 % known answer. There are many theories as to what happened. One of them is that they were living in a volcanic region where one erupted. If this were to happen, the lands would be blanketed with ash and this would have forced the Mayans to move their entire civilization. Some say it was because of a strong unknown upheaval. Others say that the Mayans went against their Gods and forced themselves to starve and burn their temples. One other is that tehre was a dramatic temperature change where the farmers could not adapt and this caused them all to starve as the crops would not grow. Hope this helps :)
What century were the ancient pyramids of chichen itza built?
The ancient pyramids of Chichen Itza were built during the 11th to 13th centuries.
What were the religious customs and traditions of the Mayan civilization?
to sacrifice animals and sometimes humans :[
wrong it was Sacrifice to humans and sometimes animals
They thinks date is important.
While it is true that the Maya sacrificed animals and sometimes humans to their gods it is important to look at this practice in the time it was applied to many cultures of the time had this culture. the Maya were the first to discover cocoa beans and used it as a form of currency they used a hot chocolate drink flavored with cinnamon, and other spices to mark births deaths the rise to adulthood exct. We are a proud and old race. and have a culture rich in traditions of art, healing, and many more. to remember us only for the old sacrifices is criminal
What area of by tracking celestial movements the ancient Maya were able to?
create accurate calendars
What did they use to build them?
Rock and roll.
hmm i think taht we would all like a much better explanation thann that
It is assumed they were as every civilization within our experience rose in the same manner.
Are the languages of the Maya still spoken today?
It had many dialects and Cakchiquel, Kakchi, and Mam is still spoken by 300,000 people of whom 2/3 are pure Mayan.
Where did the Mayan empire begin?
The Mayan empire begun in the coast of Pacific and extended up to the Yucatan peninsula and south Mexico and reached its apogee of development in their Classic period [250 through 900 CE/ AD].
Why did Mayans bury the dead under their homes?
To my knowledge, they only mummified their kings (though there are some Incan remains of human sacrifice victims or ordinary people that have been naturally mummified in ice). They did this because they continued to serve and worship their kings after they died, carrying them around on platforms in parades and bringing them food every day.
What 4 Central American countries did the Mayan live in?
The descendants of the Mayans tend to live in the Yuccatan peninsula area of Mexico.
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.
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.
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.