Unit 7 Lesson 26.2 Class Structure

Who was at the top of the social pyramid in Maya society?

• Nobles
• Peasants
• Ruler
• Merchants

What was the ruler of each city-state called?

• Halach uinic
• Noble
• Peasant
• Priest

Who were the only members of Maya society who knew how to read and write?

• Slaves
• Peasants
• Nobles and Priests
• Merchants

What was the job of the priests in Maya society?

• To trade with other city-states
• To maintain favor with the gods
• To gather taxes
• To lead peasant armies

What was the job of the merchants in Maya society?

• To lead peasant armies
• To maintain favor with the gods
• To trade with other city-states
• To gather taxes

What were the Maya artisans skilled at?

• Weaving and pottery
• Farming
• Reading and writing
• Leading armies

What was the main crop grown by peasants in Maya society?

• Squash
• Maize
• Beans
• All of the above

What did peasants do when they were not farming?

• Serve as soldiers during wars
• Attend royal weddings and religious events
• Build pyramids and temples
• All of the above

Who were at the bottom of the social pyramid in Maya society?

• Nobles
• Ruler
• Peasants
• Slaves

How did some free people become slaves in Maya society?

• By selling their child to feed the family
• By being born into slavery
• By committing a serious crime
• All of the above