Слайд 2The Mayan civilization in Central America deserves a special mention. There is
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no other country that has so many wonders.
Слайд 3The Mayan civilization was formed in 2000 B.C. and existed up to
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250 A.D. it is known due to its writing, mathematics and astronomy.
Слайд 7The Mayans built stone cities with grand pyramid temples which were densely
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populated.
Слайд 9They made a complicated system of basins and reservoirs to collect water.
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Слайд 10Their calendars can be used even nowadays.
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Слайд 11They were hunters, gatherers and farmers. They used the cotton plant to
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make clothing.
Слайд 12Hunting and fishing allowed them to make their diet more varied.
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Слайд 13But still they couldn’t fight against nature, so one of the reasons
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that caused their collapse was the intense drought.