Maya Civilization Quiz

Which material is known for its green color and is often used in carvings?

• Quartz

• Jade

• Limestone

• Basalt

What is the Aztec calendar stone primarily made of?

• Basalt

• Marble

• Granite

• Limestone

Which civilization was known for being skilled mathematicians?

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Mayans

• Romans

What number does a single dot represent in the Mayan positional number system?

• 0

• 1

• 5

• 10

What is the Mayan representation for the number 20?

• Four dots

• Four horizontal lines

• One shell and one dot

• One shell

What is the Mayan representation for the number 22?

• Two dots and one shell

• Two dots and one horizontal line

• Two dots and two horizontal lines

• Two dots and one shell and one horizontal line

When did the Maya civilization begin to collapse?

• AD 800s

• AD 900s

• AD 1000s

• AD 1100s

What was one factor that led to the decline of the Maya civilization?

• Lack of water

• Increased warfare between cities

• Overpopulation

• Earthquakes

What might have caused the common people to rebel against the king?

• Lack of food

• Burden of forced work

• Natural disasters

• Foreign invasions

What was a consequence of increased warfare between Maya cities?

• Economic growth

• Decline of civilization

• Expansion of territory

• Improved trade