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History
Here is how the Mayan sacrificed: The Maya Indians believed blood sacrifice kept the cosmos in balance. Women, children and men were painted blue, then sacrificed by cardiectomy; that is the removal of the heart. These ceremonies were held either at the top of the pyramids, or...
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 8:03pm by SraJMcGin

SPANISH
"When the Roman Empire was losing its influence in the year 200 d. C. en Central America, the Mayan Empire was growing. The Mayans also had great cities. En the center of Ti kal, for example, there were more than 300 buildings....." Here's an interesting site ...
Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 7:13pm by SraJMcGin

History: Mayan
What was the Mayan name for the Jaguar God of the Underworld? Could you also please type the website where you found it? I only found that Cum Hau was the God of the Underworld. I don't know if it was a Jaguar God.
Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 8:21pm by Anonymous

History: Mayan
Ahau-Kin - Called the 'lord of the sun face'. The god of the sun, he possessed two forms - one for the day and one at night. During the day he was a man with some jaguar features, but between sunset and sunrise he became the Jaguar God, a lord of the underworld who ...
Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 8:21pm by bobpursley

Us history
Mahan* not Mayan...
Friday, November 9, 2012 at 3:54am by Jessica

Us history
Can someone please give me some information on why Alfred Thayer Mayan was for imperialism? Thanks(:
Friday, November 9, 2012 at 3:54am by Jessica

history
According to Mayan calculations, the current cycle of the world is due to end in December 2012.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 6:14pm by Michael

11th grade (World History)
Look on a map of Mexico and its surrounding areas. I believe that was an old Mayan city.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 7:52pm by Brandon

history
I doubt it. It will probably be like the 666 scare on June 6, 2006. If you want to do more research, you can google "mayan end world" without quotes for some relevant information.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 6:14pm by Michael

Social Studies
I don't think stone cities work. Check this site. http://www.webexhibits.org/calendars/calendar-mayan.html
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 6:18pm by Ms. Sue

World history
Inca and Aztec empires were similar in that both A. Developed from Mayan civilization B. acquired empires by means of military conquest C. Independently developed iron technology D. Depended entirely on oral record keeping
Monday, January 2, 2012 at 5:44pm by Anonymous

social studies
aztects,mayan,incantic,omalac
Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 10:56am by madwitt

History: Mayan
Some additional information: The Jaguar God of Terrestrial Fire The Jaguar God of Terrestrial Fire is recognizable by a 'cruller' around the eyes (making a loop over the nose), jaguar ears, and jaguar fangs. He represents the number Seven, which is associated with the ...
Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 8:21pm by SraJMcGin

S.S
what does the indus river valley have in common with the Mayan civilization ? I need help on my study guide
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 5:27pm by Chase W

Social studies please help!
http://www.aztec-history.com/mayan-civilization.html http://www.classzone.com/net_explorations/U4/U4_article1.cfm http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/difference-between-aztecs-and-mayans/ http://www.silvercreek.wclark.k12.in.us/studentwork/WebProjects/WebProjects/...
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 3:46pm by Ms. Sue

Social studies please help!
Which river valley civilization have you chosen to compare with the Mayan?
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 3:46pm by Ms. Sue

3rd grade, social studies
What are some of the accomplishments of the Olmecs, Mayan? Why are they considered to be advanced communities?
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 7:34pm by elaine

cultural studies - world history
Here are some sites that will give you some ideas. Pretend that you are one of Cortez's men seeing those places for the first time... http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=every+day+Mayan+civilization&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq= http://www....
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 1:49pm by GuruBlue

Mayans and aztecs
http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS308&q=Mayan+Aztec&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=CqMsokg2FTKKTIIzmNO-52agGAAAAqgQFT9Aby-I
Monday, September 6, 2010 at 11:30am by Ms. Sue

SPANISH
TRUE OR FALSE The Mayan calendar was not as exact as the European calendar in the year A.D. 200. ¡help!
Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 7:13pm by y912f

Social studies please help!
I have one more question can you compare Mayan civilization to The Aztec civilization sorry for the confusion
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 3:46pm by Kim

Social studies please help!
Compare Mayan civilization to another ancient river valley civilization. Include at least two similarities.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 3:46pm by Kim

Social studies please help!
The Incan, Mayan, and Aztec civilizations were all in the Americas. The river valley civilizations were in Africa and Asia.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 3:46pm by Ms. Sue

cultural studies - world history
Hey. I have to write about Mayan and Aztec civilization. Well, first of all, it has to be a diary, as if I'm going back in time and visiting those two civilizations. Basically, it's like I'm visiting Mesoamerica and I have to write down a diary entry on what I see...
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 1:49pm by xxx

philosophy
According to some acienct mayan philosophers the world is supposed to end in 2012. Is this true? They were responsible for predicted world war 1 and 2 and 9/11 as well. This all happened, and also their calander ends in this year. What is going to happen in 2012?
Monday, January 12, 2009 at 6:05pm by Anonymous

Geography
Can someone please check if my answers are correct? 16. Although most of South America lies within the tropical latitudes a. climate and vegetation differ greatly in the region b. cold ocean currents keep the air cool and dry c. there is little tropical vegetation on the ...
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 5:18pm by mysterychicken

physics
Mayan kings and many school sports teams are named for the puma, cougar, or mountain lion Felis concolor, the best jumper among animals. It can jump to a height of 13 ft when leaving the ground at an angle of 40.4°. With what speed, in SI units, does it leave the ground to...
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 3:00am by Michelle

3rd grade, social studies
Read carefully. Also, be sure to check out any external links at the bottom of each webpage. http://www.google.com/search?q=olmecs&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a http://www.google.com/search?q=mayan&ie=utf-8&...
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 7:34pm by Writeacher

history
Is this for world history or U.S. history or European history or Minnesota history?
Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 10:38pm by Ms. Sue

7th grade social studies
All of your answers are right! :-) Your answer for number 8 is debatable as other historians have proposed a different explanation for Mayan agriculture http://www.authenticmaya.com/maya_agriculture.htm
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 5:34pm by Ms. Sue

English
You should capitalize the H only if it's part of the specific name of a course, such as these: U.S. History, American History, European History... But just to use the word history generically like this, no, it needs no capital H.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 9:58am by Writeacher

AP US History
I'm sorry you're taking advanced placement U.S. history. You should not be in this class because you're obviously not interested nor ready for college-level history. The principal of my granddaughters' school warned all potential AP students not to take AP ...
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 6:07pm by Ms. Sue

AP U.S History
Anonymous -- are you sure you want to be in AP history? It's supposed to be a college-level class. If you can't comprehend the text, then perhaps you should drop this class and go into a regular history class. The principal of my granddaughters' high school advised...
Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 6:19pm by Ms. Sue

English
Read the following sentences write whether each underlined clause is the main clause or a subordinate clause The words in () are the underlined clause. We studied the Mayan calender, (which I thought was fascinating) subordinate Lyndon B. Johnson, (who was born in Stonewall,) ...
Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 7:57pm by Jerald

history
Is this for world history -- or the history of a specific country? Which people have you used so far?
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 12:38pm by Ms. Sue

math
The Mayan Empire, which ruled Central America for centuries, had two calendars. One calendar was the same as ours, 365 days long (without leap year). The other calendar was 270 days long, the length of a woman's pregnancy. If both start on day one at the same time, then ...
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 1:18pm by james

algebra
The Mayan Empire, which ruled Central America for centuries, had two calendars. One calendar was the same as ours, 365 days long (without leap year). The other calendar was 270 days long, the length of a woman's pregnancy. If both start on day one at the same time, then ...
Friday, October 1, 2010 at 6:37pm by marie

History
Anti-history. what are some reasons persons feel that history is not relevant
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 3:31pm by khaycee

US History
11. b 13. c 15. b I am not a History teacher but these look reasonable, IF you don't get an answer from a history person. Sra
Monday, October 18, 2010 at 3:44pm by SraJMcGin

california history
what is a good topic for a history presentation ca history only between the years 1850-1870.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 7:32pm by lisa

math-algebra
The Mayan Empire, which ruled Central America for centuries, had two calendars. One calendar was the same as ours, 365 days long (without leap year). The other calendar was 270 days long, the length of a woman's pregnancy. If both start on day one at the same time, then ...
Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 2:40pm by mary

History
Which one of the following would be a primary source??? A) Your history book B) A letter from a soldier C) A picture of pyramaids D) A website about history HELP!!!
Monday, May 21, 2012 at 8:23pm by Kate

History
I suggest you Google the keywords in those questions. urban life history city government history cities bosses
Sunday, April 4, 2010 at 10:08pm by Ms. Sue

3rd grade, social studies
Not having looked at those sites above, I can tell you that yes, the Mayans were an advanced civilization in Central America before the Spaniards arrived. They knew architecture and science. In fact, they had learned enough about astronomy to be able to invent a calendar. They...
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 7:34pm by SraJMcGin

history
How Did Human History in North America during the period in the Prologue of a History of the United States Differ from the events in Asia, Eurasia, and Europe
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 12:39am by erika

world history
What distinguished the first centuries od Islamic history from the early history of Christianity and Buddhism? What simialrities and differences characterized their religious outlooks?
Monday, October 4, 2010 at 10:03pm by kelsey

sociolinguistics
does anyone know what a superposed language is? To superpose is to place something OVER something else. In this case, if you are talking about a language, you would be taking a new language and making it the language of common usage. Example, if you are an immigrant into the ...
Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 3:56pm by tea

World History
Your answer only gives its significance during the Civil War time. It ignores the rest of its history over its 100-year-plus history.
Monday, March 4, 2013 at 4:45pm by Ms. Sue

History
As a history major, Noah, I can tell you that the discipline does not always neatly packaged exact answers. Understanding of history can pay off because "those who do not know the past are doomed to repeat it."
Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 6:49pm by Brandon

Grade 9 Algebra Question 2
2. PYRAMIDS When climbing an ancient Mayan pyramid, the Johnson family noticed that the bottom of each side of the pyramid started with 50 large stones. The next step up had 45 large stones, the next step up had 40 stones, and so on. Write an equation to represent the number ...
Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 7:06pm by Jab

History
Hi! Are there any reputable sites where I can access visual sources? This is relevant for modern history (I need a cartoon on Stalin/Kulaks/collective farms) and Ancient History where I'm studying Akhenaton. Thanks
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 10:18pm by URGENT plz help

US History
I don't want you to do my homework. I am an older student now, and am not able to follow History as well as I used to. I just want to be pointed to the right direction. The chapter does not help me out any. Am getting dizzy with this history class.
Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 2:24pm by moon

Math
beverly, chris, pat, and sandy are andy's mother, father, sister, and brother. Sandy, who is the oldest, is not andy's father. beverly is older than pat and chris. pat is not andy's sister. what is each persons relation to andy? Why can nationalism be a unifying ...
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 7:40pm by erin

History
Your answer is right. This organization did succeed; President Truman ordered an end to military segregation in 1948. http://www.aflcio.org/aboutus/history/history/randolph.cfm
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:53am by Ms. Sue

7th grade history
Why is history important to be studied? Include 3 events in history as supporting evidence. How are these events relevant today?
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 3:59pm by emily

history
ok.. "No persecution of Jews in world history equals the extent and brutality of the HOLOCAUST, Nazi Germany's systematic murder of European Jews...." ?
Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 2:27pm by history

world history
help please.... why was the International Organizations important In history? Whay was the Reconstruction of Europe and Japan important in history?
Monday, May 2, 2011 at 7:02pm by Alex

US History
Why is history important to be studied? Include 3 events in history as supporting evidence. How are these events relevant today?
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 3:53pm by emily

history
we are doing this debate. i am on the history team. why is history more important than math, art (lit included), social sciences, natural sciences. and what are those subjects' flaws
Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 9:06pm by meena

Social studies please help!
Neither the Mayan nor the Aztec civilizations are considered among the ancient river valley civilizations. This map shows the names and locations of the four ancient river valley civilizations. http://www.mapsofworld.com/images/ancient-river-valley-civilization.jpg
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 3:46pm by Ms. Sue

Math History
I need to know the history of integers for a test tomorrow. I have searched numerous history and math sites, but none tell a specific person. Does any one know who it is or where I can find this information?
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 7:32pm by Sara

World History
This site presents summaries of 20th century revolutions. http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/H/history/guide20/part08c.html
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 4:36pm by Ms. Sue

history
How did human history in North America during the period described in the Prologue differ from the events of Asia, Eurasia, and Europe? Be specific prologue in text book the american nation a history of the united states
Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 10:50pm by christopher

history-current events
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/History/Cuba-history.htm
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 9:09pm by Ms. Sue

history
http://www.southafrica.info/about/history/history.htm
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 8:58pm by Ms. Sue

History
10 out of 14 or 5/7 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bill-of-rights-is-finally-ratified
Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:01pm by Ms. Sue

US History II
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/john-f-kennedy-elected-president Read carefully.
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 6:18pm by Writeacher

history
Here's what one man includes on his website and puts under his signature: Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it. But they have no idea they're in a re-run. That's a slight paraphrase of the original statement, and there are some others that are ...
Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 9:06pm by Writeacher

history
How did human history in North America during the period described in the Prologue differ from the events of Asia, Eurasia, and Europe? Be specific. How were these differences important to the international state of affairs in 1450? this is using the american nation: a history...
Friday, September 10, 2010 at 6:51pm by erica

History
Could someone please help with these questions? How has history between 1865 and 1945 shaped our current society? I know that history between 1865 and 1945 gave the people of America the ability to grow and become a more knowledgeable nation. I feel that it was also a time in ...
Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 7:47pm by B.B.

writing/history
Perhaps your history teacher finds fault with the content of your papers. I suggest you make an appointment with your history teacher to find out why you're not getting great grades on those papers.
Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 7:46pm by Ms. Sue

history
from 1867 to present day. what would be three defining moments of canadian history? 3 moments that reflect independence in some way-( i got the constituion act of 1862, the history of the canadian flag and .....?
Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 7:37pm by just wondering

history
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/History/Cuba-history.htm
Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 10:54pm by Ms. Sue

Geography
Are these correct: Although Brazil is rich in natural resources, a. the government has done little to foster economics growth b. poverty is prevalent among its population c. the country has not yet begun to industrialize d. the location of these resources makes it almost ...
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 1:33pm by y912f

US History
You'll find the answer to the first question in this site. http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/american-colonial-life2.htm If you really can't find this information in your textbook, you can Google the key words for each question.
Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 9:03pm by Ms. Sue

History
How did human history in North America during the period described in the prologue differ from the events of Asia, Eurasia, and Europe? How were these differences important to the international state of affairs in 1450 How was North American history described in the prologue? ...
Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 12:25pm by Sam

English- textual history
What does it mean to research a textual history of a work? i.e. Hamlet's textual history
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 6:47pm by Nelson

Social Studies
What are you studying in your social studies class? State history? U.S. history? Geography? World history?
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 8:37pm by Ms. Sue

social studies
So the quote means we are supposed to learn from history so that we dont make the same mistakes again. The problem of course is often we see history thru rose colored glasses, so that we interpret history in such a way to justify our present conduct. Perhaps your generation ...
Friday, March 27, 2009 at 1:37pm by bobpursley

History
Thank you Ms. Sue. I believe you have helped me in the past learn history. I'm homeschooled. So sometimes I do research on the internet for help. I came across some questions that you answered and your answers and links have really helped me understand history. Thanks :)
Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 7:25pm by Bob

us history
How can you possibly be taking an AP history class without a book??? Writeacher and I both suggested that you should drop this AP class and take a regular history class.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 8:23pm by Ms. Sue

AP US History Exam
Is it worth it to study for the AP US HIstory or AP European history exams the night before, or should I just get a lot of sleep and eat breakfast?
Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 12:14pm by Alexis

history
It is important to study history because it shows us where we came from and how far we've come. Our written history will help us know our mistakes and thus prevent our selfs from repeating them.
Friday, August 29, 2008 at 1:47am by Saray Morales

history -history teacher if poss
for my history homework i need to answer this question Explain why the Peace Settlement was changed in the years 1920-1928. ive looked but can`t find anything its due in tomorrow and i can`t find anything. please can someone help.
Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 12:38pm by Star

history
Nope. The colonist began a successful boycott on British goods (relying on smugglers to get goods in), thus avoiding the taxes, and hurting trade. Britain repealed the taxes because they " hurt trade". http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&...
Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 4:22pm by bobpursley

history
•Review “Origins of the Cold War” in Ch. 27 of American History and summarize the revisionist and post-revisionist interpretations of the Cold War. Does our interpretation of history ever change
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 11:37pm by Cheryl

social
Which social studies are you studying? World history? World geography? United States history? U.S. government? Economics? State history/geography? Sociology? Anthropology? Psychology?
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:29pm by Ms. Sue

us history
I have an AP US History test tomorrow and need to make a study guide. One of the words/phrases is The Virtuous Republic. I cannot find a definition for U.S. History what The Virtuous Republic is. Thanks!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 7:51pm by Fort

history
for my history assignment i have to write about immigration...i'm writing how immigration is good for the United States. can some one please give me some points on its benefits and drawbacks. so i can include it in my writing. thanks to anyone who can help :)
Monday, April 27, 2009 at 9:49am by history

US HISTORY
oh ok..... for some reason i have trouble with some history and a ton of math and i have a 93 in history and a 76 in math (pretty good)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 8:49pm by sammie doodles :-)

history
My favorite example is of the small child who touches a hot stove and learns the real meaning of "hot." This experience teaches him a lesson that he's unlikely to repeat. When we learn from history, we can avoid repeating past painful experiences. Think of the ...
Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 9:06pm by Ms. Sue

teachers aide curriculum comtent
I disagree with your answers for 1 and 3. I don't know about 4. On the history question -- young children have little time concept and don't really begin to grasp it until at least the middle grades. But my experience teaching 8th grade history is that this is the ...
Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 10:19am by Ms. Sue

English/ History-Urgent
Was there a person in history whose personality changed dramatically in his/ her life? Who was he/ she? I did google search but still had no ideas? Can someone please give a name of person who changed dramatically in history? Any help will be appreciated. Thank You.
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 2:53am by Anonymous

History (Jamestown) repost for ronnie R.
AP US History - ronnie rodman, Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 8:29pm hi i need heelp on a history project i need to know how jamestown got its name thank you vey much
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 8:41pm by Ms. Sue

SOCIAL STUDIES
To me, Theodore Roosevelt was a hero because he started the national park system and was known as the conservation president. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/hisnps/npshistory/teddy.htm
Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 8:51pm by Ms. Sue

social studies
That was the Stock Market crash and the start of the Great Depression. This site has more details. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?id=6212&action=tdihArticleCategory
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 11:01pm by Ms. Sue

SOSE
A large piece of a glacier on Mt. Huascaran broke loose, and that started the avalanche. Read more about it at http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=52883
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 2:08am by drwls

law-major help?
Hi, my friend and I both want to be lawyers. we finally talked after a long time of not seeing each other and we got on the topic of college. and majors. etc. i asked her what do u want to major in? she goes "history.. for LAw" i'm like you want to major in ...
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 11:52pm by Clarissa

history
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia#History Read the last paragraph in the History section. Read carefully!
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 2:27am by Writeacher

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