Question

In 2018, it was conclusively proven that the oldest document from this civilization is one that was exhibited by the Grolier Club in 1971. Linda Schele coined the common name of a conflict fought within this civilization based on the depiction of certain glyphs. Several astronomical calculations are contained in this civilization’s Dresden Codex. (15[1])Conflicts in this civilization known as (*) star wars (-5[1])often align with their observations of Venus. The reigns of this civilization’s kings, such as Pacal the Great, are recorded using (10[1])their Long Count Calendar. (10[2])According to that calendar, civilization would end in 2012. For 10 points, name this ancient civilization that built temples at sites like Tikal and Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Peninsula. ■END■

ANSWER: Maya [accept Mayans]
<GD, Ancient/Other History>
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Raymond WangCornell EarthRochester C5315
Nathan ZhangCornell WindRIT61-5
Jiming ChenCornell FireRochester A8210
Gianna PetineRochester BColumbia Ly-α8610
Tom ScheriRITCornell Wind8610

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2023 ILLIAC (Cornell)2023-10-21Y4100%25%25%76.75
2023 ILLIAC (Mainsite)2023-10-21Y8100%50%13%70.88