Mayas of Belize

What is the Mayan Civilization?

• The Mayan Civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization.

• The Mayan Civilization was a nomadic tribe.

• The Mayan Civilization was an ancient Greek civilization.

• The Mayan Civilization was a modern European civilization.

Which of the following is a famous Mayan city in Belize?

• Chichen Itza

• Machu Picchu

• Angkor Wat

• Al tun Ha

What is the main characteristic of Mayan architecture?

• Use of flat roofs

• Use of domed structures

• Use of Gothic arches

• Use of stepped pyramids

What is the purpose of the Mayan calendar?

• To determine the weather patterns.

• To track time and predict astronomical events.

• To record historical events.

• To calculate the distance between planets.

Which of the following is a Mayan architectural feature?

• Flying buttresses

• Gothic arches

• Roman columns

• Corbel arches

What is the significance of the Mayan pyramids?

• They were used as burial sites for Mayan kings.

• They were built as defensive structures against invaders.

• They were used as astronomical observatories.

• They were significant religious and ceremonial structures.

What is the name of the Mayan sun god?

• Quetzalcoatl

• Huitzilopochtli

• Inti

• Kinich Ahau

Which of the following is a Mayan writing system?

• cuneiform script

• hieroglyphic script

• hieratic script

• runes

What is the significance of the Mayan Long Count calendar?

• It is a system of tracking time used by the ancient Mayan civilization.

• It is a system of tracking the movement of celestial bodies.

• It is a form of currency used by the ancient Mayans.

• It is a religious text used by the ancient Mayans.