Mayans
What is one ancient Mayan tradition that is still done today?
One Mayan tradition that is still done today is by women. They weave by hand.
What was one of the most important crops for the Mayans?
One of the most important crops for the Mayans was corn.
Where is Palenque?
Palenque is in southern Mexico.
What is Quiche?
Quiche is a Mayan dialect.
What are Stelea?
Stelea are stones that were used for hieroglyphics and important events.
How many Mayans are still alive today?
6 million Mayans are still alive today.
What is a Mestizo?
A Mestizo is a mixed heritage. Mayan and Spanish.
Where is Chichén Itzá and what does it mean in Mayan?
Chichén Itzá is located on the Yucatán peninsula and it means mouth of well of the Itzás.
What form of currency do they use in Guatemala?
In Guatemala the Quetzal is the form of currency.
How many structures have been found in Tikal?
In Tikal, there has been 3 thousand structures found.
How many languages do many Mayans speak?
Many Mayans speak two languages; Spanish and Mayan.
What is the state capital of the Yucatán?
Mérida is the state capital of the Yucatán.
List the 2 theories why so many Mayan cities were abandoned.
The Mayan cities were abandoned because of warfare and natural causes.
Name two areas in which the Mayans excelled.
The Mayans excelled in astronomy and mathematics.
How long have the Mayans existed?
The Mayans have been around for 4000 years.
What is the name of the sport the Mayans played?
The Mayans played a ball game called Pacata.
What is one thing the Mayan people used to enhance the beauty of someone?
The Mayans would dangle something in front of babies eyes to force them to become cross eyed. They would also put boards on there foreheads to slant their heads. These things were used to "enhance their beauty"
When did the Spanish arrive to the region of the Mayans?
The Spanish arrived to the region of the Mayans in the early 1500s
When was the height of the Mayan civilization?
The height of the Mayan civilization was between 250-900AD
What two animals were sacred to the Mayans?
The jaguar and Howler Monkey were sacred to the Mayans.
Who was the king of Palenque?
The king of Palenque was Pacal the Great.
Where is Tikal located?
Tikal is located in Guatemala.
Where is Tulum and what does it mean in Mayan?
Tulum is located on the Yucatán peninsula and it means the city of dawn in Mayan.
Why don't we know much about the Mayans?
We don't know much about the Mayans because they burned their books, documents, and manuscripts.
Which Mayan city was still occupied when the Spanish arrived?
Yulia was still occupied when the spanish arrived.
