Who Were the Mayans?

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Who Were the Mayans?
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What do you know about the Mayans?

• Write the answers to these questions in your
  journals.

• Where did they live?
• When did they live?
• What were their accomplishments?
• Are there Mayans living today?

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Where did the Mayans live?
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When did the Mayans live?
100AD 300 500 700 900 1100
1300 1500 1700 1900 2000
Colonization of North America
Roman Empire
Medieval Times
Tang Dynasty
European Renaissance
The Vikings
Colonization of Mexico
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Have you seen any Mayan ruins?

• Where were they?
• Chichen-Itza in Mexico
• Tulum in Mexico
• Althun Ha in Beliz
• What did you see there?
• Pyramids
• Temples
• Game stadiums

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What do you know about the daily life of the
Mayans?

• Their society
• Their religion
• Wars
• Architecture
• Science
• Political organization
• Commerce
• Agriculture