Class Society: The
Maya had a class society. There were slaves, peasants, craftsmen,
nobility, priests, and leaders. There were also warriors. At the top
were the nobles and priests. The middle class had the craftsmen,
traders, and warriors. At the bottom were farmers, other workers, and
slaves.
Craftsmen:
The Mayas wove beautiful fabrics. They made
musical instruments like drums, shell horns, and castanets. Their
statues were incredible and huge. Archaeologists can tell a great
deal about the ancient Maya from their
wonderful pottery and well crafted clay figures. The art they created honored their
gods, their leaders, and their daily life.
Slaves:
Slaves were people who were captured from warring
tribes. Slaves worked in the homes of noble families. Some slaves cared
for the children. Some cleaned the house. Still others worked in the
fields.
Daily Life
