The Mayan
By Maiya Cook. The Mayan. The M ayan lived 3,000 years ago They were found in Mexico The Mayan were very intelligent and successful people. Things you need to know. Farmed: Beans, Peanuts, Chili Peppers, Maze(corn), Avocado, and Pumpkins
The Mayan
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By Maiya Cook The Mayan
The Mayan lived 3,000 years ago They were found in Mexico The Mayan were very intelligent and successful people. Things you need to know
Farmed: Beans, Peanuts, Chili Peppers, Maze(corn), Avocado, and Pumpkins Hunted: Deer, Wild Turkey, Parakeets, Rabbits , and Large Rodents Food
Men: Robes, Belts, Pants, Sandals Women: Woven Dresses Kids: Ponchos Clothes
Astronomers Mathematicians Created an accurate calendar Created a writing system Education
No Gov. No ruler of all of the people Each city had 1 ruler Government
Built pyramids for religious purposes Some times sacrificed humans Religion
Leaders lived in Pyramids Shelter
By the year 900 B.C. they disappeared How it ended