Mayan Calendar and Societal Impact
12th Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can evaluate the Mayan calendar system and its impact on Mayan society.
Practice Questions
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1. Describe the three calendars that comprised the Mayan calendar system and explain what each calendar measured.
2. Explain how the Tzolk'in and Haab calendars worked together to create the Calendar Round, and how long it took for a specific date to repeat in this system.
3. How did the Mayan Long Count calendar differ from the Tzolk'in and Haab calendars in terms of what it measured, and what was its significance?
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Mayan Calendar Explained by Ian Xel Lungold
Ron Cabrera Jr
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