Questions and Answers
How long did the Maya civilization last?
3000 years (2000 BCE to 1500 CE)
The Mayan civilization is in present day?
Southern Mexico and a large part of Central America (most of Guatemala, Belize)
The city of Tikal is in present day?
jungles in Guatemala
How many temples were there and how could they be described?
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Where did nobles, priests, and rulers live in Tikal?
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Where did merchants and artisans live?
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Where did peasants live?
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How many cities were there in the Mayan civilization?
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The Mayan civilization started when which empire started to decline?
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When did the Mayans reach their height?
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The Mayans built their civilization from?
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Where did the Olmecs live?
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The Olmec civilization was based on?
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By 2000 BCE, the Olmecs turned away from?
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What was an important crop in the Olmec civilization?
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How did farming help the Olmec civilization?
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By 1400 BCE, the Olmecs were the Mesoamericans first to?
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Study Notes
Overview of Maya Civilization
- Lasted for approximately 3,000 years from 2000 BCE to 1500 CE.
- Located in present-day southern Mexico and parts of Central America, primarily Guatemala and Belize.
Tikal
- Major city situated in the jungles of Guatemala.
- Featured 8 brightly colored temples.
Social Structure in Tikal
- Nobles, priests, and rulers resided near the city center in large limestone block palaces.
- Merchants and artisans lived in stone houses.
- Peasants inhabited small thatched-roof houses on mounds.
Maya Civilization Cities
- Comprised of around 40 cities during its peak.
Historical Context
- Emerged as the Roman Empire began to decline.
- Reached its height between 300 and 900 CE.
Connection to the Olmecs
- The Mayans built their civilization on the foundations laid by the Olmecs.
- Olmec civilization flourished in jungle regions along the east coast of Mexico.
Olmec Society and Agriculture
- Primarily agricultural, moving away from hunting by 2000 BCE.
- Corn (maize) was a vital crop, supporting permanent settlements.
Olmecs' Religious Developments
- By 1400 BCE, the Olmecs were notable as the first Mesoamericans to develop large religious centers.
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