The Maya
⭐ MasteredThe Maya lived in Central America and built stepped pyramids. They had a writing system, a calendar and were skilled astronomers.
The Maya loved chocolate drinks made from cacao.
All about The Maya
The Maya were a civilisation in Central America, in areas that are now Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras. They built stepped pyramids, temples and cities with plazas, and many Maya cities thrived for over a thousand years.
The Maya had a complex writing system and calendar. They were skilled astronomers who tracked the movements of the Sun, Moon, Venus and stars, and they used maths with a base-20 system and the concept of zero.
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Real-life uses of The Maya
- Understanding early astronomy and calendars
- Studying their hieroglyphic writing and books
- Learning how ancient cities were planned
Frequently asked questions about The Maya
Did the Maya disappear?
No. Maya people still live in Central America today, and their languages and traditions continue.
What was the Maya calendar?
A set of interlocking calendars that tracked days, months and long cycles of time.
What was the Maya ball game?
A ritual sport played on a stone court, which could be part of religious ceremonies.