Asked by Risang Arief on Apr 29, 2024
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What role did the calendar play for the ancient Maya?
Ancient Maya
A Mesoamerican civilization known for its hieroglyphic script, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system, flourishing in present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador.
Calendar
A system of organizing days for social, religious, commercial, or administrative purposes, often based on lunar, solar, or lunisolar cycles.
- Evaluate the influences that led to the shift from Neolithic village life to urban lifestyles.
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Patrick KlempApr 29, 2024
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It was used to recall significant political and mythological events, predict favorable agricultural times, and likely also as a means of compelling the deities to act.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the influences that led to the shift from Neolithic village life to urban lifestyles.