FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
PRE COLUMBIAN CIVILIZATION
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appeasing the gods
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retaining autonomy as a city-state
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forming strategic alliances
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accruing wealth in the form of gold, silver and precious stones
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Detailed explanation-1: -Record keeping was an important part of the Maya world and was absolutely essential for agriculture, astronomy and prophecy. By keeping records of the rainy and dry seasons, the Maya could determine the best times to plant and harvest their crops. Writing was even more important to Maya religion.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Ancient Mayans developed the science of astronomy, calendar systems, and hieroglyphic writing. They were also known for creating elaborate ceremonial architecture, such as pyramids, temples, palaces, and observatories. These structures were all built without metal tools. The Maya were skilled weavers and potters.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Maya developed a sophisticated system of mathematics based on a place value of 20. They were one of few ancient cultures to use the concept of zero, allowing them to count into the millions. Using their sophisticated mathematical system, the ancient Maya developed precise and accurate calendars.
Detailed explanation-4: -What were the major differences between the societies of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya and the Indians of North America? North American Indians were fewer in number, more widely dispersed, and did not have the population size or organized social structures of the Maya, Aztec, or Inca societies.