logging in or signing up Mayan Civilization no anim dhuston53 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 195 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (3) Dislike it (0) Added: January 16, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Mayan Civilization: Mayan Civilization By Tannaz RowshanbakhtfardianFOOD: FOOD Farming Corn Maize Squash Beans Peppers Slash and Burn: Slash and Burn Cutting and burning of trees Fertile ash/soil Cleared land for farming Resulted in problems later Other Techniques: Other Techniques Terracing along mountainsides Prevented erosion Planting in the same plots Make the best usage of land Raised planting beds in marshy areas Better water supply Main Ingredients: Main Ingredients Corn/maize Squash Beans PeppersMain Foods: Main Foods CORN Tortillas Posol Cornmeal BEANS Tacos Fried beans SQUASH Baked squash PEPPERS Side dish HUNTING?: HUNTING? Not much hunting Bald dogs or turkeys were kept as pets Later MAY have been eatenGODS: GODS Sun Moon Control crops Gave power to the king Basis of Mayan art and writing Each god represented a different aspect of live (crops, weather, animals, etc.) Sacrifice: Sacrifice Performed by the king Organs and bodies were burned to release the skill and power to the gods Usually performed in public Led to the making of temples Sacrifice: Sacrifice To the gods in order to appreciate and give The more painful, the better Many were sacrificed alive Most of the power was said to be in the heart People Sacrificed: People Sacrificed Best fighters/warriors Successful farmers Animals Royal blood Blue=sacred Writing: Writing Hieroglyphics Symbolism Alphabet was words or phrases instead of letters Pronunciation of different words put together Writing and Gods: Writing and Gods Symbolizing the gods What each god represented What role they played in their everyday life Kings were often represented like gods Writing About: Writing About Sacrifices Weathering conditions Crop Harvest Battles Fighting with each other and animals Illness Death Visions Art: Art Building temples Unique structures based on the sun Decorating weapons Engraving in temples Designing jewelryThe Mayan Calendar: The Mayan Calendar Based on the sun and moon Very accurate Based when to plant the crops Were able to predict eclipses Last day of this living cycle December 23, 2012 Trade Centers: Trade Centers Mainly built for farming Controlled trade Better organization Rapid trade Burst in economy Storage Longer lasting Burst of Trading: Burst of Trading Different minerals and trading goods Pyrite Jade Quetzal Stronger Tools and Weapons: Stronger Tools and Weapons Better defense Protection for people More fighting options More farming options Stronger and better community Warriors: Warriors Fierce Violent Brutal No mercy Piercing: Piercing Piercing showed ability to take pain Pierced lips, tongue, ears, chin, nose, etc. Pierced with bone, wood, or stone Designed the accessories Weapons: Weapons Used strong and damaging weapons Clubs Spears In paintings shown using blow gunsFighting: Fighting Fighting another tribe Fellow Mayans Wild Animals Settles disputesStructure: Structure City-states Each ruled by a king Large city-states had multiple kings Resulted in disputes The King: The King Was head of everything Most power Best communication with gods Judged the consequences they would have to face for wrongdoingsTribes: Tribes Lived with families Little tribe-like groupings Stick together Usually moved with each otherReasons For Fighting: Reasons For Fighting Fight to settle disputes Respect Praise PowerCollapse: Collapse Good farmers Good fighters Unknown reason for the collapse of MayansDECEMBER 23, 2012: DECEMBER 23, 2012 THANK YOU! You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Mayan Civilization no anim dhuston53 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 195 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (3) Dislike it (0) Added: January 16, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Mayan Civilization: Mayan Civilization By Tannaz RowshanbakhtfardianFOOD: FOOD Farming Corn Maize Squash Beans Peppers Slash and Burn: Slash and Burn Cutting and burning of trees Fertile ash/soil Cleared land for farming Resulted in problems later Other Techniques: Other Techniques Terracing along mountainsides Prevented erosion Planting in the same plots Make the best usage of land Raised planting beds in marshy areas Better water supply Main Ingredients: Main Ingredients Corn/maize Squash Beans PeppersMain Foods: Main Foods CORN Tortillas Posol Cornmeal BEANS Tacos Fried beans SQUASH Baked squash PEPPERS Side dish HUNTING?: HUNTING? Not much hunting Bald dogs or turkeys were kept as pets Later MAY have been eatenGODS: GODS Sun Moon Control crops Gave power to the king Basis of Mayan art and writing Each god represented a different aspect of live (crops, weather, animals, etc.) Sacrifice: Sacrifice Performed by the king Organs and bodies were burned to release the skill and power to the gods Usually performed in public Led to the making of temples Sacrifice: Sacrifice To the gods in order to appreciate and give The more painful, the better Many were sacrificed alive Most of the power was said to be in the heart People Sacrificed: People Sacrificed Best fighters/warriors Successful farmers Animals Royal blood Blue=sacred Writing: Writing Hieroglyphics Symbolism Alphabet was words or phrases instead of letters Pronunciation of different words put together Writing and Gods: Writing and Gods Symbolizing the gods What each god represented What role they played in their everyday life Kings were often represented like gods Writing About: Writing About Sacrifices Weathering conditions Crop Harvest Battles Fighting with each other and animals Illness Death Visions Art: Art Building temples Unique structures based on the sun Decorating weapons Engraving in temples Designing jewelryThe Mayan Calendar: The Mayan Calendar Based on the sun and moon Very accurate Based when to plant the crops Were able to predict eclipses Last day of this living cycle December 23, 2012 Trade Centers: Trade Centers Mainly built for farming Controlled trade Better organization Rapid trade Burst in economy Storage Longer lasting Burst of Trading: Burst of Trading Different minerals and trading goods Pyrite Jade Quetzal Stronger Tools and Weapons: Stronger Tools and Weapons Better defense Protection for people More fighting options More farming options Stronger and better community Warriors: Warriors Fierce Violent Brutal No mercy Piercing: Piercing Piercing showed ability to take pain Pierced lips, tongue, ears, chin, nose, etc. Pierced with bone, wood, or stone Designed the accessories Weapons: Weapons Used strong and damaging weapons Clubs Spears In paintings shown using blow gunsFighting: Fighting Fighting another tribe Fellow Mayans Wild Animals Settles disputesStructure: Structure City-states Each ruled by a king Large city-states had multiple kings Resulted in disputes The King: The King Was head of everything Most power Best communication with gods Judged the consequences they would have to face for wrongdoingsTribes: Tribes Lived with families Little tribe-like groupings Stick together Usually moved with each otherReasons For Fighting: Reasons For Fighting Fight to settle disputes Respect Praise PowerCollapse: Collapse Good farmers Good fighters Unknown reason for the collapse of MayansDECEMBER 23, 2012: DECEMBER 23, 2012 THANK YOU!