Where is Mesoamerica?
The historic region of central and southern Mexico and northern Central America
What years did the Maya flourish?
between 200 and 900 CE
What is an archaeologist?
an expert in the study of ancient people and the objects from their time.
What is a city-state?
A city with its own independent government
What is a civilization?
a society or group of people with similar or the same religions, customs, language and government.
What is a temple?
a building with religious use or meaning
What is a hieroglyph?
a picture or symbol representing an idea, an object, a syllable or a sound
What is pok-ta-pok?
A mayan ball game where athletes hit a rubber ball through a hole
What is sacrifice?
To give or kill something for a religious purpose
What is astronomy?
astronomy is the study of stars, planets and other things in outer space
What is leap year?
A year that has 366 days. It occurs once every four years
What is equinox?
A day that happens twice a year, where daytime and nighttime are about the same length
What was the Mayan people's main crop?
Corn
When do archaeologists believe the Maya left their cities?
Between 800 and 900 CE
How old are Mayan children when they perform an initiation ceremony with a priest?
14 years old
What were marriages like for the Maya?
arranged marriages. Like business deals between families
