Quizizz - The Mayan Achievements - Periods 4 & 6

What was one of the most notable accomplishments of the ancient Maya civilization?

• Development of a sophisticated calendar system

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of electricity

• Creation of the first alphabet

What were the two main components of the Mayan calendar system?

• Tzolk'in and Haab'

• Gregorian and Julian

• Lunar and Solar

• Tropical and Sidereal

What mathematical concept did the Maya develop that was rare in the ancient world?

• The concept of zero

• The Pythagorean theorem

• The decimal system

• The binary system

What was the purpose of the Mayan pyramids and observatories?

• To align with astronomical events

• To serve as burial sites

• To store food supplies

• To house royal families

What is the significance of the Pyramid of Kukulcan at Chichen Itza?

• It creates a shadow effect resembling a serpent during the equinoxes

• It was used as a royal palace

• It served as a burial site for kings

• It was a marketplace for trade