Maya quiz

Where did the Maya live?

• Central Mexico

• Yucatan Peninsula

• South America mainly Peru

Maya economy was based on...

• theocracy
• religious rituals
• agriculture and trade
• Chichen Itza & Tikal

In which ecological zone did the Maya live?

• desert
• mountains
• rainforest
• savanna

Religious worship was led by priest-kings but all Mayans worshiped many Gods.  This type of religion is known as

• monotheism
• polytheism

Which color represents where the Maya civilization was located?

• blue

• gray

• red

• green

Why did Maya priest study astronomy?

• keep the king happy

• to determine the plans of the gods and know when to plant crops

• to understand the reason for suffering

• to know when to perform rituals of human sacrifice

Which of the following is an example of Maya architecture ?

• shinto shrine

• step pyramid

• castle

• forbidden city

Slash and Burn was used by the Maya for what purpose?

• Farming

• Destroying Rival Cities

• Sacrifice

• Trade

Mayan created _____________ which were buildings to help them view the stars.

• Binoculars

• Weapons made of obsidian

• Calendars

• Observatories