Mesoamerican Mayans ( AD 300-900) Organized Government: - Hierarchical government that was ruled by kings and priest. - During the classic Maya period State level political organization developed ( large city states) - Classic Mayan societies centralize the royal household especially the king. Complex Religion: - Mayan believes in a cyclical nature - Rituals and ceremonies - Mayan practice Human sacrifice - Mayan believed in three major cosmos which include the earth, the underworld, and the heavens - priest were respected for conducting the ceremonies and rituals that help harvest their plants and win battles - worship of nature gods ( sun, rain, and corn) Social Hierarchy- - Nobles - rulers ( military and government officials) - Priests - commoners (Farmers, Craftsmen) - Slaves Writing: - Hieroglyphic writing ( phonetic symbols and logo
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