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HistoryClass 11CBSE

What were the greatest achievements of the Mayans?

The greatest achievements of the Mayans are as follows: Calendar: According to Mayan calendar, a Maya year had 365 days. The Mayans had divided the year into 18 months. Each month had 20 days. The remaining five days were regarded as unlucky by the Mayans. Mathematical Knowledge: The Mayans had indepth knowledge of mathematics. They used a special sign for zero. Hieroglyphic Script: The Mayans made their own script. This script was a combination of pictorial signs and sounds. Artistic Achievements: The Mayans were efficient in architecture, painting and sculpture. They built magnificent pyramids, crossing, temples and observations. Utensils made on Wheel: The Mayans used utensils made on the wheel.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

What was the mainstay of the Mayan culture

It was agriculture. They used to grow com. Their culture and many religious ceremonies were centred on the planting, growing and harvesting of corn.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

Which period pertains to the growth and existence of the Mayan culture?

Between 12th and 14th centuries the Mayan culture developed in Mexico Gulf in Central America.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

What were the differences between ancient Egyptian and Mayan calendars?

There were 12 months in a year in Egyptian calendar, while there were 18 months in a year in Mayan calendar. A month had 20 days in Mayan calendar, whereas there were 30 days in a month in Egyptian calendar.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

Who accorded their approval for the voyage to be undertaken by Columbus?

The Spanish ruler Ferdinand and his queen Isabella accorded their approval for the voyage to be undertaken by Columbus.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

What do you understand by Capitulaciones?

Capitulaciones were some type of agreement made by the Spanish rulers. Under it, the rulers of Spain used to award the rights, titles and reward, etc. to govern the newly acquired lands to the leaders of successful expeditions.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

State two similarities between ancient Egyptian and Mayan calendars.

The Egyptian and Mayan calendars were solar calendars. They were based on the movement of the sun. A year had 365 days in both the calendars.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

What were the two remarkable achievements of the Mayas?

The Mayas had good knowledge of mathematics. They used a special sign for zero. They devised a pictographic form of writing.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

How did American civilisation decline?

In 1532, Spanish army, under Francisco Pizarro, destroyed the Inca civilisation. In 16th century, American civilisation declined due to foreign invasion.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

Which food items did Incas grow?

They grew com and potatoes.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

When was Tnca city of Machu Pucchu excavated?

1911 C.E.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

Write two features of early American civilization.

Agriculture was their main profession. Com was their major food item. Cattle rearing was not their concern.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

How many types of culture, were found in America?

Two types of culture, i.e. The Aztecs and The Mayas.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

Mention the specific period in the history of the world that exhibits confrontation of cultures.

The period between the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries exhibits confrontations of cultures.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

Name any two inventions which inspired the sailors to sail in different directions.

Invention of compass Invention of telescope.

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What is the present position of human habitation in America?

Presently, North America and South America, i.e. two continents are inhabited with the people of different nations.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

Who was Marco Polo?

Macro Polo was a great Italian traveler. He wrote his famous account “Travels of Marco Polo”.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

Is the title of “Confrontation of Cultures” quite correct?

Yes, because we see confrontation of European culture with that of the American and African cultures. Here, European culture has enslaved the American and African cultures.

HistoryClass 11CBSE

Write two features of Mayan religion.

People of Maya civilization worshiped gods like forest, rain, fire, corn, etc. People sacrificed only one part of their body to make their gods, goddesses happy. The custom of human sacrifice was prevalent at that time.

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How did the invention of compass inspire the sailors?

The invention of compass inspired the sailors to sail in different directions because it helped in locating cardinal directions.

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