Mayan Civilization: Mayan Civilization By Tannaz Rowshanbakhtfardian


FOOD: 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 Peppers


Main 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 eaten


GODS: 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 jewelry


The 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 guns


Fighting: Fighting Fighting another tribe Fellow Mayans Wild Animals Settles disputes


Structure: 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 wrongdoings


Tribes: Tribes Lived with families Little tribe-like groupings Stick together Usually moved with each other


Reasons For Fighting: Reasons For Fighting Fight to settle disputes Respect Praise Power


Collapse: Collapse Good farmers Good fighters Unknown reason for the collapse of Mayans


DECEMBER 23, 2012: DECEMBER 23, 2012 THANK YOU!