— A small independent country that is made up of a city and the land around it. Each city-state has its own leader and government, like many Maya centers in the past.

— A large conflict fought between groups within the same country or society. In historical texts this term helps explain deep disagreements that cause families, cities, or regions to fight each other.

— The sacred book of the Kʼicheʼ Maya people that tells stories about creation, gods, and the ancestors. It is an important source for learning about Maya beliefs and myths.

— A term for the people, culture, and civilizations that lived in parts of present-day Mexico and Central America. The Maya are known for their cities, writing, astronomy, and temples

— Buildings or places where people watch the sky and record the movement of the sun, moon, and stars. Ancient observatories helped people make calendars and plan ceremonies.

— An old-style book made of folded bark or paper used by the Maya and other Mesoamerican peoples to record information with pictures and glyphs. Codices contain history, calendars, and religious texts.

— A powerful ruler of the ancient Maya city of Palenque (in present-day Mexico) who led for many years. Knowing Pacal helps students understand how individual leaders influenced Maya politics, buildings, and history.

— When a person or group refuses to follow the rules or leaders and takes action against them. Rebels often try to change who is in charge or how things are run.

— A dark, glass-like rock formed when lava cools quickly. Ancient people used obsidian to make very sharp tools and blades for cutting and for trade.

— When a person or group refuses to follow the rules or leaders and takes action against them. Rebels often try to change who is in charge or how things are run.

— A dark, glass-like rock formed when lava cools quickly. Ancient people used obsidian to make very sharp tools and blades for cutting and for trade.

Help

Options

focusNode

Didn't know it?
click below

Knew it?
click below

Don't Know

Remaining cards (0)

Know

retry

shuffle

restart

0:00

Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

Normal Size Small Size show me how

The Mayans

Term	Definition
CITY-STATE	— A small independent country that is made up of a city and the land around it. Each city-state has its own leader and government, like many Maya centers in the past.
CIVIL WAR	— A large conflict fought between groups within the same country or society. In historical texts this term helps explain deep disagreements that cause families, cities, or regions to fight each other.
POPOL VUH	— The sacred book of the Kʼicheʼ Maya people that tells stories about creation, gods, and the ancestors. It is an important source for learning about Maya beliefs and myths.
MAYA.	— A term for the people, culture, and civilizations that lived in parts of present-day Mexico and Central America. The Maya are known for their cities, writing, astronomy, and temples
OBSERVATORIES	— Buildings or places where people watch the sky and record the movement of the sun, moon, and stars. Ancient observatories helped people make calendars and plan ceremonies.
CODEX	— An old-style book made of folded bark or paper used by the Maya and other Mesoamerican peoples to record information with pictures and glyphs. Codices contain history, calendars, and religious texts.
PACAL	— A powerful ruler of the ancient Maya city of Palenque (in present-day Mexico) who led for many years. Knowing Pacal helps students understand how individual leaders influenced Maya politics, buildings, and history.
REBELLED	— When a person or group refuses to follow the rules or leaders and takes action against them. Rebels often try to change who is in charge or how things are run.
OBSIDIAN	— A dark, glass-like rock formed when lava cools quickly. Ancient people used obsidian to make very sharp tools and blades for cutting and for trade.
REBELLED	— When a person or group refuses to follow the rules or leaders and takes action against them. Rebels often try to change who is in charge or how things are run.
OBSIDIAN	— A dark, glass-like rock formed when lava cools quickly. Ancient people used obsidian to make very sharp tools and blades for cutting and for trade.

Created by: user-1987859

"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries: