The largest religious group in New York City is the Roman Catholic Church, which makes up about 53% of the religious population. The next largest group is the Jewish faith, which makes up about 29% of the population. There is also a Muslim population, making up 2% of the population.
The Ancient Mayan lived in the YucatÃ¡n around 2600 B.C. Today, this area is southern Mexico, Guatemala, northern Belize and western Honduras. By 250 A.D., the Ancient Maya were at their peak of power. The Maya had no central king ruling their huge empire.
Scientists Uncover Why The Mayan Civilization Died Out. Approximately 2,400 years ago, the tribes of Maya suddenly appeared in the rainforests of the Yucatan Peninsula, Central America. As highly-skilled builders, the Mayan tribes prospered, quickly building cities using stone tools, wooden tools, and tools made from shells.