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Mayan Kings and Cities

Mayan Kings and Cities. 16-2 11/7/06. Maya Create Urban Kingdoms. Mayan civilization stretches from what is now southern Mexico to El Salvador Mayan cities are supported by trade and agriculture In Mayan society: Nobles  merchants  artisans  peasants.

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Mayan Kings and Cities

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  1. Mayan Kings and Cities 16-2 11/7/06

  2. Maya Create Urban Kingdoms • Mayan civilization stretches from what is now southern Mexico to El Salvador • Mayan cities are supported by trade and agriculture • In Mayan society: • Nobles  merchants  artisans  peasants

  3. http://www.ankiewicz.com/photos/trips/guatemala/temple.jpg TIKAL, GUATEMALA

  4. Mayan Religion and Art Mayan Hieroglyphics Jaguar god - underworld Jade Death Mask

  5. Bubble Map - Defining Characteristicsof the Mayan civilization

  6. Bubble Map - Defining Characteristicsof the Mayan civilization

  7. Bubble Map - Defining Characteristicsof the Mayan civilization

  8. Bubble Map - Defining Characteristicsof the Mayan civilization

  9. Bubble Map - Defining Characteristicsof the Mayan civilization

  10. Bubble Map - Defining Characteristicsof the Mayan civilization

  11. Mysterious Mayan Decline • Late 800s – begin to abandon cities • Theories of decline • Economic problems • Warfare • Ecological damage

  12. Close Questions: • What is known about Mayan cities? • How did religion shape Mayan life? • Name two reasons that may explain the • decline of the Mayan civilization. • 4. What does the Popul Vuh tell about? • 5. When did sacrifice take place? • 6. What happened to the leader loser of • the ball game? Why?

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