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Mayans Influence On Mayan Culture

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The Olmec civilization was based on religion as they believed that there was a higher power above all the classes of people. There was also different social classes like rulers and shamans and communitors( workers,farmers) whom developed the society and helped build the community and was highly depended on.

Built to depict gods. In addition to that, Archaeologists also believe they represent the long dead of Olmec rules. The colossal heads were carved from basalt boulders and depicted males wearing helmets.

The Maya shared the religious beliefs as they all worshipped various gods. In addition, Temples were also common and there also was war between the Mayans.
The Maya government was a monarchy, priests consulted all the monarchs and …show more content…

The Maya increased communities in size because of management strategies.

The Classic Maya had a social organization system that system eventually transformed into chiefdoms then institutianized kingship these divisions lead to the instability of classic Maya and many great centers were abandoned.

The Maya heritage was an example of Culture unity they were self-contained people whom resist their neighbours imperialistic's on daily basis. Therefore, if that unity didn't within the culture it would definitely collapse.

The lifestyle of the Maya men depended on their fathers for example if the father was a farmer so would his son. However, the Maya women were involved in politecs,religion and taking care of the children but could only marry inside their social class. On the other hand, The women and men of our culture can be involved in all the field and are allowed to marry outside their social class.

The climate change which lead to environment unsustainable for large population drought also was a factor and occurred in cities like Tikal. Moreover, War between the Maya and their neighbours could also possibly lead to the

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