The Golden Age of Maya Civilization

What inspired Désiré Charnay to visit Central America?

• Ancient artifacts

• A travel book by John Lloyd Stephens and illustrations by Frederick Catherwood

• The discovery of new lands

• The need for adventure

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How were Maya city-states governed?

• By a single ruler

• By elected officials

• By powerful lords each governing their own city

• By a democratic system

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What was the purpose of the pyramids in Maya city-states?

• Residential homes

• Burial monuments for kings and temples for religious activities

• Storage facilities

• Military fortifications

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Which crop was the main food throughout Mesoamerica?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Maize (corn)

• Potatoes

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What was the significance of Chichén Itzá's Well of Sacrifice?

• It was a source of drinking water

• It was believed to be the home of gods who controlled the rain

• It was a place for social gatherings

• It was a military training ground

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How did the Maya adapt their agriculture to the diverse landscapes?

• By using modern irrigation systems

• By developing techniques like canals, terraces, and slash-and-burn

• By relying solely on hunting and gathering

• By importing food from neighboring regions

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What was the function of the central plaza in a Maya city-state?

• A marketplace

• A burial ground

• The location for public ceremonies and festivals

• A military training zone

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Why were jade and quetzal feathers valuable to the Maya?

• They were used as currency

• They were considered sacred

• They were symbols of wealth and power

• They were used for construction

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What was an essential aspect of Maya religion?

• Belief in a single god

• Worship of nature and its elements

• Belief that gods controlled every aspect of life

• Worship of ancestors

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What was the Maya ball game pok-a-tok believed to symbolize?

• The cycle of life

• The phases of the moon

• The passage of the sun across the sky

• The change of seasons

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