Y6 Maya Civilisation Quiz

What is your class?

• Elder

• Cedar

When did the Maya civilisation begin?

• 1200 BC

• 1500 BC

• 500 BC

• 900 BC

Where was the ancient Maya civilisation located?

• Central America

• North America

• North Africa

• Southern Europe

The Maya built their cities

• Near the sea

• In the desert

• In the rainforests

• On top of hills

Sources of evidence about the Maya have been provided by

• The recorded writings of the ancient Maya people

• The remains of archaeological sites

• Photographs

• The writings of the Maya priests

When did the Maya civilisation begin?

• 1200 BC

• 1500 BC

• 500 BC

• 900 BC

This object from ancient Maya is

• A carving to honour their gods.

• A sign for the entrance to a house

• A calendar invented by the Maya

• A carving for a tomb.

Which country was involved in conflict with the Maya for almost 150 years?

• Britain

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

When did the Spanish finally defeat the last independent Maya kingdom?

• 1650

• 1797

• 1697

• 1807

What happened when Spain colonised the Maya territories

• Temples, religious artefacts and codices were destroyed

• The Maya people were forced into Christian worship

• The Maya people had to work for the Spanish invaders.

• All of the above