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Early mayans: 

Early mayans By Jane Murray

Mayan Civilization: 

Mayan Civilization

Military: 

Military

Weapons used: 

Weapons used Bows, arrows, knives, spears (atlatl), and clubs Spears were useful for long distances Tips were sharpened with rocks the make a sharp, pointed tip

Warfare: 

Warfare The scarce supply of food made uniting cities into an empire difficult Violence was well documented Usually started over a revolution against the King

Warfare 2: 

Warfare 2 Declared often Capturing prisoners was idealistic Attempted to convert people to their faith

Star War: 

Star War War events were planned around the astrological event The “brilliant star” was seen as evil Kin Balam Jaguar Sun and Nu-Balam-Chak were associated with warfare

Law and Courts: 

Law and Courts Law records were burned Penalties compensate the victim Public displays or penalties were given

Art: 

Art

Pottery and Colors: 

Pottery and Colors Some pottery was found Most pottery was funerary pottery Mayan blue was a turquoise color Mayan blue used until the 16th century

Hieroglyphic Stairway: 

Hieroglyphic Stairway Located in Copan Statues and ramps are also there Altar is present Hieroglyphics told stories Stucco was used to make designs

Hieroglyphic Stairway: 

Hieroglyphic Stairway

Stucco Designs: 

Stucco Designs

Architecture: 

Architecture

Houses: 

Houses Hay and Stone houses Most houses were made out of hay Stone huts were very expensive to make Similarity between houses

Structures: 

Structures Sizes varied due to materials Wide and steep steps Covered in lime stucco

Temple Structures: 

Temple Structures Two chambers Interior chambers were sanctuaries Pyramid forms Stucco and mural designs

Crossroads Temple: 

Crossroads Temple

Temple in Guatemala: 

Temple in Guatemala

Decorations: 

Decorations Lime stucco made 3D effect Decorations were on the upper facade Occasional carving on outer walls

Economics: 

Economics

Trade and Farming: 

Trade and Farming Trade routes used to gather objects Traded jade, salt, animal pelts Framing was a common occupation 2/3 of crops were given to higher classes

Government: 

Government

Class System: 

Class System Civilization ruled by priests and kings Scribes were important Nepotism was used frequently

Primogeniture: 

Primogeniture System of choosing new kings Former king chooses heir Blood sacrifice was made when a new heir was chosen

Kings: 

Kings Human sacrifice was made when a new king was installed Kings must have been war captives Accession ceremony was when man inherited the city

Religion: 

Religion

Influences and rituals: 

Influences and rituals Influenced by the Olmecs Human sacrifice was common Blood was shed

Time Line: 

Time Line Started around 250AD Strong until 900AD Practiced until the Spanish conquest

Classic Period: 

Classic Period First 650 years of the culture Over 40 cities involved Greatest population was 2 million

Post-Classic Period: 

Post-Classic Period 900AD-1519AD Cities were less populated People converted

Religious Texts: 

Religious Texts Carved in stone Written in hieroglyphics Describe rituals Many sources destroyed

Religious Texts 2: 

Religious Texts 2 3 main sources survived Popol Vuh was a main text Texts were not sacred

Popol Vuh: 

Popol Vuh

Book of Chilam Balam: 

Book of Chilam Balam

Beliefs: 

Beliefs Worshipped Pantheon of gods Saw afterlife as a voyage of the soul

Pantheon: 

Pantheon

Itzamna: 

Itzamna

Kukulcan: 

Kukulcan

Writing: 

Writing

Hieroglyphics: 

Hieroglyphics No more than 500 characters used at one time Written on paper Earliest date back to 200 BC Characters developed over time

Hieroglyphics: 

Hieroglyphics

Writing tools: 

Writing tools Drawn with a brush made of animal hair Drawn in black and red ink

Uses: 

Uses Learned by higher classes Most popular during Classic Period Used by Europeans

Technology: 

Technology

Mayan Calendar: 

Mayan Calendar

Tools: 

Tools Made of volcanic rock Improved economy

Roads: 

Roads Sophisticated system Multiplied trade Made communication easier

Mayan Road: 

Mayan Road

The End Thank You!: 

The End Thank You!