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p. 79 What kind of writings does the Popol Vuhcontain? What can we find in other cultures that it is similar to? What was the problem with the first creation? Why did the first humans fail? Why did the second version of humans fail? How were they destroyed? What remains of this attempt? Why was the 3rd attempt successful? Do you know what all of the foods mentioned are? p. 86 Corn, it’s more than just for dinner. In what other aspects of life is corn an integral part? Give examples. What is the point of the Mayan legend? Who are the Chocs and why are there ceremonies to them? What are some of the essential aspects of the ceremonies? p. 92 Do you thinkthat these omens occurred, or were they invented after the fact? Explain. Do you know of any other cases of omens preceding major events? p. 122 What is an encomienda and how did it contribute to the abuses perpetuated on the indigenous populations by the Europeans? How does Zorita idealize the pre-conquest living conditions? What is he leaving out? How does each different form of labor contribute to the decimated state of the indigenous populations? Give examples.