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The Mayan religion was polytheistic and Mayans "appeased the gods" by sacrificing children to them.  The Mayans believed in creation as explained in their religious text named the "Popol Vuh," and the Mayans hoped that a god named Quetzalcoatl would return to rule in peace.  Wealthy women enjoyed some rights in the society.  Most women stayed in the home to raise children.

The Mayan religion was polytheistic and Mayans "appeased the gods" by sacrificing children to them.  The Mayans believed in creation as explained in their religious text named the "Popol Vuh," and the Mayans hoped that a god named Quetzalcoatl would return to rule in peace.  Wealthy women enjoyed some rights in the society.  Most women stayed in the home to raise children.

The reason for the decline of the Mayan civilization is unknown.  '''Mayan cities were abruptly abandoned in the 800s and by the mid-900s the civilization was just a shadow of its former self'''.  It disintegrated into independent towns, or city-states.  But today 4 million people still speak the Mayan language.   

The reason for the decline of the Mayan civilization is unknown.  '''Mayan cities were abruptly abandoned in the A.D. 800s and by the mid-900s the civilization was just a shadow of its former self'''.  It disintegrated into independent towns, or city-states.  But today 4 million people still speak the Mayan language.   

=== The Toltecs ===

=== The Toltecs ===