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Outcome: The Mayas
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Environment S. Mexico Yucatan Peninsula Steamy jungles Cool mountains
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Cities Tikal Palenque Chichen Itza
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Lang/Writing Most advanced writing system in Americas 800 glyphs Codex- records (only 3 exist today)
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Economy Cities were linked by trade: Salt, flint, feathers, shells, & honey Jade ornaments Cacao beans used as currency
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Gov’t Rule by god-kings (theocracy) Had city-states Dynasties were important Noble class near the top
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Religion Polytheistic Blood offerings Human sacrifice
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Achievements Calendar System.002% short of our calendar 2012?? Temple IV 212 feet high No iron tools or wheels
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