Chapter 3: "Hidden Secrets in the Rainforest"
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Page 16 shows examples of glyphs. What are glyphs?
Page 16 shows examples of glyphs. What are glyphs?
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Page 17 shows an image of the scribe painting. He is working on a folded codex. What is a codex?
Page 17 shows an image of the scribe painting. He is working on a folded codex. What is a codex?
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Cite text evidence from page 18 for TWO reasons why the Temple of Inscriptions is famous.
Cite text evidence from page 18 for TWO reasons why the Temple of Inscriptions is famous.
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Page 19 shows the Maya number system. How did traders use this early form of mathematics?
Page 19 shows the Maya number system. How did traders use this early form of mathematics?
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According to page 21, what proof do we have of the Maya's advanced mathematical and engineering skills?
According to page 21, what proof do we have of the Maya's advanced mathematical and engineering skills?
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Cite TWO pieces of evidence from page 22 as to why the Maya civilization crumbled.
Cite TWO pieces of evidence from page 22 as to why the Maya civilization crumbled.
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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?
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?