Ancient Maya Civilization

When did the Maya civilization begin settling and establishing villages?

• 1300 AD

• 900 AD

• 250 AD

• 1800 BC

During which period did the Maya civilization peak?

• Pre-Classic Period

• Post-Classic Period

• Classic Period

• Modern Period

What played a key role in Maya civilization?

• Trade

• Religion

• Warfare

• Colonization

What crop was one of the predominant crops in Maya civilization?

• Corn

• Rice

• Wheat

• Potato

What significant advancements did the Maya make in mathematics and astronomy?

• Invention of zero

• Invention of the compass

• Invention of the wheel

• Invention of gunpowder

What did the Maya develop that was used to guide their agricultural cycles?

• Clock

• Sundial

• Calendar

• Astrolabe

What did hieroglyphs reveal about ancient Maya civilization?

• Their military strategies

• Their religious practices

• Their trading routes

• Their architectural designs

Which city-state reigned as the closest thing to an empire in Maya history?

• Uxmal

• Palenque

• Chichen Itza

• Tikal

What are some of the theories for the collapse of Maya cities?

• Hurricane

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake and tsunami

• Tornado

How many Maya people are estimated to be alive today?

• 3 million

• 7 million

• 5 million

• 1 million