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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.
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