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Name the present-day countries in the area where the Mayan culture flourished. Describe the landscape of this region. Who were the Olmec? What were their accomplishments? What were the three periods of Mayan civilization? What were the main characteristics of each period? Explain the 5 levels of the Mayan social pyramid. What was daily life like for most Maya? How have historians learned about the Mayan religion? What have they learned? What two main calendars were developed and used by the Maya? How were these calendars important achievements in mathematics and astronomy? What agricultural techniques did the Maya use to overcome farming challenges? What happened to the Mayan civilization?

Essential Question #1 Name the present-day countries in the area where the Maya culture flourished: Describe the landscape of this region Mexico El Salvador Belize Guatemala Honduras High and low lands (mountains, volcanoes), rainforest, and rivers

Essential Question #2 People that came before the Maya on east coast of Mexico The Maya inherited their lifestyle from the Olmec. farming, trading, and architecture Who were the Olmec? What were their accomplishments?

Essential Question #3 What were the three periods of Mayan civilization? What were the main characteristics of each period? pre-classic classic post-classic Mayan farmed and lived in simple houses Peak of civilization (improvements) Warfare, fewer artistic/cultural achievements

Slaves and conquered people Essential Question #4 Ruler Priests and Nobles Merchants & Artisans Peasants Slaves and conquered people power Explain the five levels of the Mayan Social Pyramid. What was daily life like for most Maya? knowledge traders labor Most often sacrificed Women know how to keep a clean house, cook, take care of children, weave Men know how farm, hunt, build, and be a soldier

Essential Question #5 How many historians learned about the Mayan religion? What have they learned? Studying present-day Mayan practices Ancient artifacts Documents written during the post-classic period Ritual beliefs and the calendars

Essential Question #6 What two main calendars were developed and used by the Maya? Why are these calendars important achievements in mathematics and astronomy? Solar (daily) Ritual (sacred)

Essential Question #7 What agricultural techniques did the Maya use to overcome farming challenges? They used raised farming beds terracing (on mountains) If they needed space, they used slash-and-burn to clear the area

Essential Question #8 Warfare Lack of resources What happened to the Mayan civilization? Drought Lack of resources Warfare Migration