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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 does the Mayan crocodile tree symbolize?
The Maya also had the concept of the Axis Mundi, or World Tree, but in addition, they had a Crocodile Tree representing our galaxy - the Milky Way, and they visited Hunab Ku - the galactic centre which lies in the mouth of the crocodile, (or dark rift as we call it).
They are, they have many Mayan ruins in the country.
Is it safe to vacation in Riviera Maya?
Yes, is one of the safest spots in Mexico, as most of its economy depends on tourism.
Was a sinkhole one of the most difficult challenges for the ancient Maya?
Actually, they were used to them. This was because they had cenotes (swimming pools or lakes), and they helped them get or retrieve water. At the same time, they used them for recreational purposes.
Explain the importance of a king or lord in a Mayan city-state?
the importance is that is tha mayan gods
How did the maya society expand and grow?
The mayans did not focus as much on expanding their society as the Inca did.
What did the Indians call the Sharps Big Fifty?
The Sharps Big Fifty was the United States' first official fifty-caliber centerfire metallic cartridge gun and was first made in 1866. It was the second version of a gun made by retooling the stock Springfield muzzleloading musket into a breech-loader in 1865. It was very accurate. General Custer and Buffalo Bill Cody were early proponents of its use. It was used extensively to shoot buffalo and in the Indian Wars. Some called it a Buffalo Gun, but I don't know if that was an Indian term or not.
Why Mayas did not conquer other continents?
The Mayas were a warlike race. But were always fighting each other constantly. Conquering another continent would have to mean the Mayas would cease fighting and unite together to accomplish that. They also probably didn't have any political reason to take over another continent, considering they were very religious.
What diseases killed 90 percent of the Maya after the spanish conquest?
Some wierd disease that the spanish called (spanish person)
Is quetzalcoatl a Inca or Aztec god?
Quetzalcoatl is the Aztec name of the same diety known as viracocha to the incans. He is known in every mesoamerican culture by one name or another.
How did specialization play a part in the development of civilizations in the Americas?
The people work so many kinds of jobs that they are specialized and they developed civilization into very different jobs.
The Mayan civilization was located primarily on what peninsula?
The Mayan civilization was located primarily on the Yucatan Peninsula.
What percent of Indian are you if you grandma on your dads side was all Indian?
If none of your other great grandparents had any Native American ancestry, then you are 1/8 Native American according to this very imprecise means of assigning fractional heritage, because one out of your eight great grandparents were Native Americans.
