This week’s trivia question asked what are the 3 main areas included in the Mayan’s territory? Let me quote directly from the source to provide the answer:
The territory occupied by the Maya included three main areas:
- The highlands of what is now southern Guatemala: this area was heavily influenced culturally by Mexico and is sometimes not considered part of the true Maya territory.
- The central area of the Guatemalan lowlands: this was the most developed and populous area of Maya civilization.
- The Yucatán Peninsula, which was also lowlands: this area was a source of salt, honey, cotton fabrics, slaves, and other specialized goods for other parts of the Maya region.
This question (and answer) was found in the American Indian Experience database. This database illuminates the histories and contemporary cultures of the Native peoples of North America. This resource includes references, scholarly works, primary documents and papers, photographs, audio clips, and maps. Find it listed alphabetically under A on LAPL’s Research & Homework page (https://lapl.org/collections-resources/research-and-homework) and access it with your library card.
