The document discusses the history and culture of the ancient Maya civilization. It describes the Maya's vigesimal numeric system, use of a calendar, and belief in astrology. The era of the Maya is broken into three periods: Preclassic, Classic, and Postclassic. Education differed for Maya boys and girls, with boys receiving schooling between ages 9-12 and girls beginning domestic work at age 3. The Maya engaged in mathematics, writing, maritime and land transport, and had an agricultural economy.