Maya Civilization Insights Through Timeless Questions

Maya Civilization Insights Through Timeless Questions

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Religious Studies

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the Maya civilization, which thrived in Central America for thousands of years. It highlights the structure of Maya society, including the roles of kings and common people, and their architectural achievements like pyramids and observatories. The video delves into Maya culture, emphasizing religion, trade, and their unique calendar and writing systems. It also discusses the mysterious decline of some Maya cities, suggesting possible reasons like war, trade difficulties, and drought. Despite this decline, the Maya people and their culture continue to thrive today.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which modern-day countries were part of the Maya civilization?

Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay

Peru, Colombia, Venezuela

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize

Brazil, Argentina, Chile

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material were the palaces of Maya nobility primarily made from?

Brick

Limestone

Adobe

Wood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Maya use the movement of celestial bodies?

To communicate with other civilizations

To organize and track time

To predict weather patterns

To navigate the seas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a unique feature of the Maya calendar compared to ours?

It had 10 days in a week

It had 15 days in a week

It had 20 days in a week

It had 25 days in a week

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of ball games in Maya culture?

To settle disputes

To celebrate harvests

To entertain the gods

To train warriors

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT traded by the Maya?

Salt

Seashells

Gold

Cacao

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were stelae used for in Maya culture?

To store food

To serve as religious altars

To honor rulers and important people

To mark territory

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