Which civilization had the most developed tool?
The Mayan civilization did not have any access to metal. This made their tools become very simple and easy to make. On wood they used fire and basalt axes, but fire was not very common so they mainly used the basalt axe. As for on stone, tools were made out of flint, obsidian, granite, limestone, and quartzite, these materials were very valuable to the Mayans. These materials and of course with the help of the Mayan civilization led to the creation of tools that include various sizes and shapes of chisels, gouges, adzes, axes, and hoes. As you can see underneath there is a picture of the different types of simple tools used.
The Mayan civilization did not have any access to metal. This made their tools become very simple and easy to make. On wood they used fire and basalt axes, but fire was not very common so they mainly used the basalt axe. As for on stone, tools were made out of flint, obsidian, granite, limestone, and quartzite, these materials were very valuable to the Mayans. These materials and of course with the help of the Mayan civilization led to the creation of tools that include various sizes and shapes of chisels, gouges, adzes, axes, and hoes. As you can see underneath there is a picture of the different types of simple tools used.
How did these tools affect the civilization’s historical and religious buildings?
The Mayan civilization had many different and unique buildings. They use to live in places full of temples and religious buildings that were carved with the important dates that happened in the religion. These building wouldn’t have been built without the use of their useful tools. One of the most precious tools was the Chisels. This tool helped add the final details into the carving of the religious and important buildings. On the bottom you can see a picture of this amazing tool (first picture). Another tool is the knives, was made from flakes of flint or obsidian (a type of volcanic glass). This tool is used to help carve onto buildings. The last two picture beneath are carvings that are carved on famous buildings.
The Mayan civilization had many different and unique buildings. They use to live in places full of temples and religious buildings that were carved with the important dates that happened in the religion. These building wouldn’t have been built without the use of their useful tools. One of the most precious tools was the Chisels. This tool helped add the final details into the carving of the religious and important buildings. On the bottom you can see a picture of this amazing tool (first picture). Another tool is the knives, was made from flakes of flint or obsidian (a type of volcanic glass). This tool is used to help carve onto buildings. The last two picture beneath are carvings that are carved on famous buildings.
How did these tools shape their agriculture?
The Mayans civilization grew special plants, vegetables and fruits that made people live. These plants and food needed tools to be cut and harvested. They used basic stone tools and flint axes to clear vines. It was impossible to cut down an enormous tree so they would ring the tree with fire. Weeds were usually hoed with a flint knife soon after they germinated. The Mayans most commonly used a hoe for farming. As you acn see the picture in the bottom is a picture of a hoe and how its used.
The Mayans civilization grew special plants, vegetables and fruits that made people live. These plants and food needed tools to be cut and harvested. They used basic stone tools and flint axes to clear vines. It was impossible to cut down an enormous tree so they would ring the tree with fire. Weeds were usually hoed with a flint knife soon after they germinated. The Mayans most commonly used a hoe for farming. As you acn see the picture in the bottom is a picture of a hoe and how its used.