Maya Civilization Quiz

What geographical feature was central to the Maya civilization?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rainforests

• Rivers

Which of the following was a major city in the Maya civilization?

• Teotihuacan

• Tikal

• Machu Picchu

• Athens

What was the primary role of the Maya priests?

• To serve as warriors

• To conduct trade

• To perform religious ceremonies

• To build temples

How was the Maya government structured?

• A single centralized empire

• City-states with their own rulers

• A democratic republic

• A confederation of tribes

What was the basis of Maya economy?

• Industrial manufacturing

• Maritime trade

• Agriculture and trade

• Gold mining

Which class was at the top of the Maya social structure?

• Merchants

• Commoners

• Farmers

• Priests

What was a major contribution of the Maya in the field of astronomy?

• The invention of the telescope

• The theory of relativity

• The accurate solar calendar

• The discovery of the Kuiper Belt

What was the primary material used by the Maya for building their monumental architecture?

• Wood

• Stone

• Brick

• Metal

How did the Maya typically record their history and important events?

• Oral storytelling

• Hieroglyphic writing

• Cave paintings

• Knotted cords

What was the main purpose of Maya pyramids?

• Residential quarters for the elite

• Defensive fortresses

• Religious ceremonies

• Marketplaces