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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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How did the Mayans empire ended?
The fall of the Maya has long been one of the great mysteries of the ancient world. But it's more than a historical curiosity. Within sight of the Mayan ruins, in the Petén region of Guatemala near the border with Mexico, the population is growing again, and rain forest is being cut to make farmland. http://wiki.answers.com/mailing-lists/subscribe/
"By learning what the Maya did right and what they did wrong, maybe we can help local people find sustainable ways to farm the land while stopping short of the excesses that doomed the Maya."
From pollen trapped in ancient layers of lake sediment, scientists have learned that around 1,200 years ago, just before the civilization's collapse, tree pollen disappeared almost completely and was replaced by the pollen of weeds. In other words, the region became almost completely deforested.
Without trees, erosion would have worsened, carrying away fertile topsoil. The changing groundcover would have boosted the temperature of the region by as much as 6 degrees, according to computer simulations by NASA climate scientist Bob Oglesby, a colleague of Sever at the MSFC. Those warmer temperatures would have dried out the land, making it even less suitable for raising crops.
Rising temperatures would have also disrupted rainfall patterns, says Oglesby. During the dry season in the Petén, water is scarce, and the groundwater is too deep (500+ feet) to tap with wells. Dying of thirst is a real threat. The Maya must have relied on rainwater saved in reservoirs to survive, so a disruption in rainfall could have had terrible consequences.
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What are the major characteristics of Inca civilization?
sophisticated; developed an extensive road system.
C. Characteristics of Incan Civilization
1. Serf system: State gives land to families for their own use. In return, males work for state (build roads, army, or working state lands). Surprisingly, system was not resented.
2. Mitmakuna: large communities travel hundreds of miles and create new settlements ruled by Incan laws
3. Superior architecture, large stone blocks combined with incredible precision
most of the Mayan villages were located inland because the Mayans were a advanced civilization with a huge population that built large cites. In creating their large cities the Mayans were faced with problems of rough terrain and infertile soils, These problems meant that the natural terrain restricted their ability to set up their cities in accessible locations and meant also severe limitation on the populations of such cities,The limitations on population would have been a direct result of the inability of the terrain to provide agricultural areas for food production.They engaged in large scale projects of drainage in areas that were formally swampy or marshland (inland), This proved quite effective as such land once drained of excess water proved quite fertile and perfect for the cultivation of food crops, Another problem was that of dense jungles.Itwas necessary for the Mayans to remove large forested areas and turn them into useful agricultural lands
The Tainos villages were located near the coast or streams as these were areas with easy access to reliable fresh water and fertile land areas for the cultivation of their main crop ,cassava they also relied on fishng and trading.
Where did the Mayas first live?
The oldest Maya writing has been found in Honduras. It does not indicate where they came from.
Hi didn't. He was captured, or so the archeologists think. Probably by his enemies it's very rare
What kind of soil did the mayans use for squash?
The Soil itself was volcanic. The land was cleared using a technique somewhat similar to slash and burn except it was not exactly that. Instead it left charcoal on the surface. Unlike slash and burn, leaving charcoal on the surface left the soil fertile for a number of years. The volcanic soil was alkaline. The charcoal was acidic. That way the land was close to the correct pH for crops.
The true destiny of the Mayan civilization are still unknown. At around 800 A.D. the civilization suffered what is referred to as 'Classic Maya Collapse'. Factors are commonly debated include disasters like earthquakes, drought, disease, agricultural collapse and social or political conflict.
Also to be considered is the failure of religion. Maya doctrine does align with Genesis with no connection to Catholic nor Mormon. They have the calendar and math that does macth the ancient east world in correlations (Egypt and China). This means like Babylon and Greeks whom the Catholics saw produced a 5200bc Adam which ends 6000 years in 800 AD, the failure of false timelines produces society that falls apart. Because power and control is by those who create history for us to worship whether it be politics or evolution, etc. Schools make money like churches, and false hopes collapse whole empires. Life is NOT a game, or it is, and shouldnt be.
What two empires flourished in Mexico?
Several of them, qualify as such. However, the two most important are the Mexica or Aztec, and the Mayan Empires.
Why was there no Mayan bodies found after they disappeared?
No one really knows exactly how the Maya disappeared, there are only theories. One explanation is that they all had to move out due to a drought. The Maya's disappearance is still quite mysterious up to present day.
Why do Mayans wear headdresses?
Mayans wear headdresses as a symbol of status, authority, and cultural identity. These ornate headpieces were often made from feathers, jade, and other precious materials, reflecting the wearer's social rank and achievements. Headdresses also played a role in religious ceremonies and rituals, signifying a connection to the divine and the natural world. Overall, they served both practical and symbolic purposes within Mayan society.
What was the most impressive cultural achievement of the Maya Why?
When they ask "What do YOU think" then they want to know YOUR opinion. You need to decide which cultural achievement you are most impressed by.
Some cultural achievements of the Mayans include:
- large city centers with large elaborate buildings
- large road system connecting the cities
- complex social structure
- complex political structure
Mayan Gods were gods that the Mayan believed in they had many gods.
For Example they had a corn god an sun god.
They mayans also believed in paying the gods by sacraficing humans and animals so the gods favored them.
Both the Mayans and Aztecs where polytheistic.
A stelae is an upright stone slab or column with an inscription or a design. A Mayan codice is a folding book written on bark cloth.
In which present day countries did the ancient Maya live?
The Maya civilization stretched across what is today Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador. Its descendants still live in the area.
