26.2 Maya Class Structure

Front

Within each Maya city-state, society was structured like a _______.

Back

pyramid

Front

The Maya kings ruled the state with the help of their _____________ .

Back

advisers

Front

The Maya ruler was considered a _________.

Back

god-king

Front

When a Maya king died, a son or ______________ succeeded him.

Back

another close male relative

Front

_________ gathered taxes, supplies, and labor for projects, such as the construction of temples.

Back

Nobles

Front

_________ led peasant armies in times of war.

Back

Nobles

Front

The _________ main job was to maintain favor with the gods.

Back

Priests

Front

_________ led peasant armies in times of war.

Back

Nobles

Front

_________ led rituals, offered sacrifices, and foretold the future.

Back

Priests

Front

_________ were consulted to determine the best days for going to battle.

Back

Priests