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What did the Mayans use to make hammocks?
They used the bark from hamack trees to make a special kind of bed. These beds were hammocks
How did the Mayans use the hammocks?
They used them to sit on or to sleep
Were the hammocks heavy to carry?
No, it were light àn easy to carry
Why did the Mayans not want to carry heavy things?
Because they often moved from place to place
Where did the Mayans live?
They lived in the rainforests.
How was the weather in the rainforest?
The weather was hot.
It is difficult to sleep in the rainforest. TRUE OR FALSE?
True
At first, people all over the world had hammocks. TRUE ORE FALSE?
False.
Why were the hammocks perfect beds for the Mayans?
Because they weren't on the ground.
Who took hammocks to Europe?
A man called Chritopher Columbus
Sailors started to sleep in hammocks because they were soft and comfortable. TRUE OR FALSE?
True
Today, Mayans in Central America don't make hammocks. TRUE OR FALSE?
False
People all over the world can use hammocks in their backyards or homes. TRUE OR FALSE?
True
It't not easy to see hammocks in Vietnam. TRUE OR FALSE?
False
People can sleep, read or drink in hammocks. TRUE OR FALSE?
True
The Mayans cooked good food. TRUE OR FALSE?
True
