MAYAN SOCIETYBy Liam Politis And Jake Bryan

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LEADERS AND NOBILITY

Each Mayan city was ruled by a noble family. Each family was supposed to have descended from the “Hero Twins”. The “Hero Twins” were direct descendants from the gods. Succession was based over child to child. If no children had been born war would erupt.

Hero Twins

Noble

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THE HIGHER RANKING SOCIETY MEMBERS’ ACCESSORIES

The Maya spent a lot of time on personal appearance, bathing often and covering their bodies with tattoos and piercings. Jewelry and embroidery were popular. Head dresses were most important to the Mayans.

Mayan head dresses were sometimes

bigger than the user.

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PUNISHING CRIMINALS

If you stole and were caught your victim would have you as a captive. If you committed a lesser crime your hair would be cut short, which was a sign of disgrace.

Mayan fair trial glyphs

War prisoners being looked over by king

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HOW THE MAYANS WERE LIKE THE ANCIENT GREEKS

Ancient Mayans, like the Ancient Greeks, had many cities that were independent, intertwined, and spoke one language. Each empire worshiped the gods they had created in every city under their rule. Both empires made laws and everyone followed those rules.

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HOW THE MAYANS WERE UNLIKE THE ANCIENT GREEKS

Unlike the Greeks, the Mayans built many roads to connect each city with other cities. Archeologists believe once Mayan civilization had hundreds of cities. Each Mayan city had a palace, some temples, a ball court, and a market place.

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THE END

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

http://mayas.mrdonn.orgGovernment Justice and

Nobles links

www.ccharter.com

www.kipnews.org

www.clipartOf.com/1088083

www.macedoniansincanada.com/SS5

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BIBLIOGRAPHY PT. 2

www.jacksbromeliads.com/mayancivilizationii.htm

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