ESL5(2-3) Social Studies: Who ruled the Maya?

When a king died, who would be the next king?

• the king’s son

• anyone who is powerful enough

• The daughter

• a slave

Each state has a ruling family.

• True

• False

What did the king do to bring good luck?

• He performed special ceromonies.

• He did the hula dance.

• He donated some money.

• He cooperate with another city-states.

What is the way for a new ruling family to take over a city-state?

• when they donate some money

• when they beat another ruling family

• when different city-state cooperate

• When the king died

Nobles helped the king to rule. Who were they?

• generals

• ofccicials

• members of the king's family

• craftmen

• merchants

What did Mayan value the most?

• appearance

• finance

• position

• food

Under nobles, next level were....

• king

• craftpeople

• architects

• merchants

• slaves

Why did Mayan wear huge hats?

• The hats represent their position.

• Huger hats, richer life

• They liked huge things.

• They wanted to make their heads look bigger.

Can Merchants become nobles?

• YES

• NO

Mayan valued appearance a lot, so every one could wear huge hats and dress like nobles.

• YES

• NO