Mayan Kings and Cities 16-211/7/06. Maya Create Urban Kingdoms Mayan civilization stretches from what is now southern Mexico to El Salvador Mayan cities
Bubble Map - Defining Characteristicsof the Mayan civilization
Bubble Map - Defining Characteristicsof the Mayan civilization
Bubble Map - Defining Characteristicsof the Mayan civilization
Bubble Map - Defining Characteristicsof the Mayan civilization
Bubble Map - Defining Characteristicsof the Mayan civilization
Bubble Map - Defining Characteristicsof the Mayan civilization
Mysterious Mayan Decline
Late 800s – begin to abandon cities Theories of decline
Economic problemsWarfareEcological damage
Close Questions:
1.What is known about Mayan cities?2.How did religion shape Mayan life?3.Name two reasons that may explain the
decline of the Mayan civilization.4. What does the Popul Vuh tell about?5. When did sacrifice take place?6. What happened to the leader loser of the ball game? Why?