Cite evidence from pages 12-13 to answer the following question. How did Mayan society adapt and thrive in such a large and diverse religion? Give at least TWO examples
One page 8, the book states that "The rain is incessant. The damp seems to penetrate the very marrow of our bones...." What does "incessant" mean?
to go through
dry
continuing without stopping
How was the Maya society organized? (see page 9)
male and female
by classes
alphabetical order
On page 9, under "A Culture Flourishes", what evidence is provided in this paragraph as to why this era was referred to as the "Golden Age of the Maya"?
The sun shone brightly all the time.
Gold was discovered in that area.
Civilizations were established where farming, writing, and religion flourished.
According to page 11, what role did religion play in daily Mayan life?
They built temples and offered sacrifices. They believed that gods controlled everything.