The Maya

Where were the Maya settled ?

• In North America

• In Europe

• In Central America and southern Mexico

• In Finland

What crops did Mayan farmers grow ?

• Maize (corn)

• Pumpkin

• Squash

• Carrots

• Sweet potatoes

Who ruled a city-state ?

Did the Maya speak all the same language ?

• Yes

• No

In a Mayan city-state, all the important buildings are...

• In the centre

• On the edge

• In the forest

• Near to the river

We know a lot about Mayan people because they recorded the kings' reigns. On what did they record these information ?

• Computer

• Paintings onto pottery

• Carving in wood or stone

• Parchments

What is this called ?

What didn't the Mayan merchants trade ?

• Fish, salt and cacao

• Flint and limestone

• Metal

• Jade and obsidian

• Animal skins and feathers

What did the merchants use to help them transport goods ?

• Canoes

• Donkeys

• Elephants

• Slaves

On which number did the Maya base their number system ?

• 5

• 10

• 20