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Chapter 3: "Hidden Secrets in the Rainforest"

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Question 6
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Cite TWO pieces of evidence from page 22 as to why the Maya civilization crumbled.

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Question 1
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Page 16 shows examples of glyphs. What are glyphs?

Question 2
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Page 17 shows an image of the scribe painting. He is working on a folded codex. What is a codex?

Question 3
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Cite text evidence from page 18 for TWO reasons why the Temple of Inscriptions is famous.

Question 4
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Page 19 shows the Maya number system. How did traders use this early form of mathematics?

Question 5
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According to page 21, what proof do we have of the Maya's advanced mathematical and engineering skills?

Question 7
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In the chapter you read, "The Maya developed a system of writing that used around eight hundred distinct glyphs." What does the word distinct mean?