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maya
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| maya society | Kings, priests, and hereditary nobility at the top Peasants and slaves were majority of population |
| maya economy | Besides maize, they also cultivated cotton and cacao |
| maya art and architecture | cities, pyramids and stadiums |
| maya religion | Maya writing was ideographic and syllabic; only four books survive The Maya calendar had both solar and ritual years interwoven sacrifices |
| maya technology | The Maya ball game: sporting, gambling, and religious significance |
| maya geography | The Maya lived in the highlands of Guatemala |
| maya politics | Professional architects and artisans were important |