Maya Civilization

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What was the staple crop (most important food source) for the Maya people? Options: Avocados, Rubber, Bananas

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Maize (corn)

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The Maya were polytheistic, meaning they believed in _________ god(s).

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Many

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Which activity was most likely to take place at the top of the pyramid? Options: holding school, holding a religious ceremony, watching for invaders, running a community meeting

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holding a religious ceremony

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The Maya were probably the first civilization to develop ________________.
metal tools terrace farming the telescope mummification

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the telescope

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What is the type of farming used in the rainforest where the vegetation was cut away then started on fire to clear the land for planting crops? Options: slash and burn, terraced farming, raised platform farming

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slash and burn

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The pictures and symbols used in Mayan writing are called

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hieroglyphics

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In modern day, the area where the Maya lived is now: South America, Florida, Yucatan Peninsula, Spain

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Yucatan Peninsula

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The Mayans were able to create a detailed calendar because of their advancements in: astronomy and physics, astronomy and agriculture, astronomy and mathematics, mathematics and art

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astronomy and mathematics

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Which letter identifies where the Maya civilization was located? A B C D

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C

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What was the name of the peninsula where the Mayans largely lived? Options: Baja California Peninsula, Iberian Peninsula, Florida Peninsula, Yucatan Peninsula

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Yucatan Peninsula