Read the part "Ancient Mayan Culture" and do the activities below:Ancient Mayan Culture
One of the
oldest in the history of the world, it thrived in Central and South America
from around 2000 BC until 1500 AD. This civilization is credited with the
building of truly awe-inspiring temples, pyramids and cities. It is synonymous
with the art of weaving. The art has survived uninterrupted for centuries and
is now gaining recognition all over the world. The Mayans are also known for
unique baskets, pottery and wood carvings of animals, figurines and toys. The
Chichicastenango traditional handicrafts market every Thursday and Sunday is a
typical Mayan market and a celebration of the civilization. Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage? In boxes 1-4, choose:TRUE - if the statement agrees with the informationFALSE - if the statement contradicts the informationNOT GIVEN - if there is no information on this