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What was the title given to the monarch in the Maya civilization?
What was the title given to the monarch in the Maya civilization?
- Halach Uinic (correct)
- Ehime
- Ayin
- Kukulkan
Which of the following crops were the Maya known to cultivate?
Which of the following crops were the Maya known to cultivate?
- Maize, beans, squash, and chilies (correct)
- Potatoes, tomatoes, and avocados
- Wheat, rice, and barley
- Cassava, oats, and millet
What major event is thought to have led to the decline of the Maya around 900 A.D.?
What major event is thought to have led to the decline of the Maya around 900 A.D.?
- Severe drought and deforestation (correct)
- Invasion by foreign tribes
- Introduction of new diseases
- Unsuccessful trade routes
What is the social status below the nobility in Maya society?
What is the social status below the nobility in Maya society?
Which city is mentioned as an example of an abandoned major city of the Maya?
Which city is mentioned as an example of an abandoned major city of the Maya?
In the hierarchy of Maya society, which class is considered the highest?
In the hierarchy of Maya society, which class is considered the highest?
What was a common consequence for cities in the Maya civilization when they faced challenges?
What was a common consequence for cities in the Maya civilization when they faced challenges?
What is the significance of the term 'Halach Uinic' in the context of Maya governance?
What is the significance of the term 'Halach Uinic' in the context of Maya governance?
What distinguishes the Clovis Culture in North America from the Monteverde Culture in South America in terms of chronology?
What distinguishes the Clovis Culture in North America from the Monteverde Culture in South America in terms of chronology?
In terms of technological advancements, what differentiates Clovis points from Monteverde's tools?
In terms of technological advancements, what differentiates Clovis points from Monteverde's tools?
Which calendar system is mentioned in the discussion regarding the Maya civilization?
Which calendar system is mentioned in the discussion regarding the Maya civilization?
What was a geographical characteristic of the Maya Empire?
What was a geographical characteristic of the Maya Empire?
Which statement accurately reflects the organizational structure of the Maya civilization?
Which statement accurately reflects the organizational structure of the Maya civilization?
What can be inferred about the significance of pyramids in the Maya civilization?
What can be inferred about the significance of pyramids in the Maya civilization?
How do the Clovis and Monteverde cultures compare in terms of their cultural legacy?
How do the Clovis and Monteverde cultures compare in terms of their cultural legacy?
What aspect of the discussion suggests that understanding earlier American civilizations is important?
What aspect of the discussion suggests that understanding earlier American civilizations is important?
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Clovis Culture vs. Monteverde Culture
- Clovis culture is located in North America, while Monteverde culture is in South America.
- Monteverde dates back over 12,000 years, making it older than Clovis, which emerged around 11,000 years ago.
- Clovis is distinguished by its unique fluted point technology, whereas the Monteverde culture developed a different point technology.
Mayan Civilization
- The Maya civilization existed in regions of Southeast Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Honduras and El Salvador.
- Organized into small city-states with an emphasis on religious and administrative structures, featuring pyramids, palaces, and temples at their centers.
- The halach uinic served as the monarch, controlling religion, military, and civil authority; the name translates to "the real or true man."
- Increased conflicts occurred between city-states competing for resources and power.
- The Mayas cultivated staple crops such as maize, beans, squash, and chilies in permanent villages dating back to around 2000 B.C.
- Archaeological evidence suggests severe droughts around 900 A.D. may have led to migrations and abandonment of cities, like Palenque, due to resource depletion.
Social Structure
- The Mayan society was hierarchical, with the halach uinic at the top, followed by nobility (alemenehoob), merchants and professionals (ppolom), and commoners (yalba uinikook).
- Belief systems were intertwined with governance, linking religious leadership with authority over the populace.
Calendar Systems
- Maya civilization developed complex calendar systems, including the Haab (365 days), the Tzolk'in (260 days with sacred significance), and the Long Count calendar, spanning 5126 years.
- The emergence of their calendars illustrates advanced astronomical knowledge comparable to early Egyptian practices.
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