Mesoamerican Agriculture and Society

A region extending from central Mexico to northern Central America.

Farmers cleared small plots of land by cutting down the forest and burning the felled trees and plants to use as fertilizer.

An American explorer who played a key role in the rediscovery of Maya civilization in 1839.

<p>A British artist who teamed up with John L. Stephens in 1839 and illustrated drawings of the Mayan buildings and temples in the jungle of Mexico.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A prolonged period of little or no rainfall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An area that is dominated by a particular ruler or government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An agreement between people or states to cooperate to achieve a common goal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A small group of highly privileged or skilled people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An ancient book that was written by hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He ruled the city of Palenque between A.D. 615 and 683 and expanded the city's size and power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He ruled Copan at its height and was said to have brought together the greatest artists and architects of the time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A carved stone slab or pillar usually created to celebrate an event or person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The highlands were forested mountains and valleys with active volcanoes, while the lowlands had difficult rainforest conditions and were hot and flat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They built dozens of cities, stone pyramids, temples, and palaces, with most people living outside connected cities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In Mesoamerica and near the Yucatan Peninsula.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ashes from the burn provided nutrients and cleared space for more farming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the classical period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slash and burn agriculture used vast amounts of land, requiring farmers to move every few years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Warfare, drought/natural disasters, and food loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A grouping of several related families that lived together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Men farmed, hunted, and maintained village buildings; women stayed at home, raised children, tended gardens and livestock, and prepared food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Warfare increased kings' power and prestige; it was fought for trade routes, land, and slaves.</p> Signup and view all the answers