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Ancient Maya Empire
Maya civilization Test
Question | Answer |
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How long did the Maya Civilization last? | The Maya Civilization lasted through the 300's-1500's. |
What was slash and burn agriculture? | Slash and burn agriculture was a farming technique that the Mayas used to farm. |
What did John L. Stephens and Frederic Cather wood do? | They both rediscovered ancient Maya ruins. |
When did John L. Stephens rediscover the ancient Maya ruins. | They rediscovered it on a trip to South America in 1839. |
What were two causes that brought Mayas to an end? | One was war,and another was natural disasters. |
When did Maya civilization fall to an end? | The Maya civilization ended in the early 1500s. |
Who conquered Maya civilization? | Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes conquered them around the 1500s |
What were some complex buildings Mayas built? | Mayas built pyramids,temples and palaces. |
What were Nobles' roles in Maya society? | They were solders,artists,scribes,and artisans. |
What were Commoners' roles in Maya society? | Commoners would work in fields,hunt,and maintain village buildings. |