The Ancient Maya Review

Front

Which color was sacred to the ancient Maya?

Back

Blue

Front

The Maya settled in what historical geographic area?

Back

Mesoamerica

Front

The modern Maya mostly live in the highlands of which country(ies)?

Back

Guatemala and Mexico

Front

What was MOST sacred to the Maya? The sun, Water, Obsidian, Human blood

Back

Human blood

Front

The stone pyramids constructed by the Maya were used for

Back

Temples and sacrifice

Front

Which was NOT an achievement of the Maya? Calendar system, The number zero, Domesticating animals, A trading network

Back

Domesticating animals

Front

True or False: The ancient Maya invented the wheel

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False

Front

Which of the following was NOT a major resource used by ancient Mesoamerican groups? Jade, Magnetite, Obsidian

Back

Pack animals (Cattle, Oxen, Horses)

Front

What would the Maya have considered most beautiful? A monkey, A jaguar, A llama, A snake

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A jaguar

Front

What was an important freshwater source for the Maya? Options: The Caribbean Sea, Lakes, Cenotes, The Gulf of Mexico

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Cenotes