Mayan Civilization and Spanish Conquest

The video explores the Mayan civilization, highlighting its structure of loosely connected city-states, each with its own ruler. The Mayans had a complex society with powerful rulers and engaged in trade and warfare. Despite their advancements, the civilization mysteriously collapsed around 900 AD, possibly due to environmental and social factors. The Mayans later adapted but were eventually subdued by the Spanish. The video concludes with a look at the Mayans' enduring legacy and the mystery surrounding their decline.

What was a significant issue for the Mayan city-states when the Spanish arrived?

• Technological backwardness

• Overpopulation

• Lack of a unified ruler

• Lack of resources

By what year were fully organized Mayan kingdoms ruling the region?

• 500 BC

• 250 AD

• 900 AD

• 1500 AD

What was a common reason for wars among the Mayan city-states?

• Territorial expansion

• Appeasing the gods

• Trade disputes

• Cultural differences

During which period did the Mayan civilization flourish?

• Pre-Classic Age

• Classic Age

• Post-Classic Age

• Modern Age

Which resource was traded by the southern city-states?

• Copper

• Silver

• Jade

• Gold

What is one theory about the mysterious collapse of the Mayan civilization?

• Economic collapse

• Alien invasion

• Political corruption

• Natural disaster

What is one modern theory about the cause of the Mayan collapse?

• Mass migration

• Overpopulation

• Warfare

• Alien technology

What did the Mayans do after their civilization began to decline?

• They migrated to Europe

• They abandoned their culture

• They formed a new empire

• They rebuilt their cities

What was the fate of the Mayan civilization after the Spanish arrived?

• They formed an alliance with the Spanish

• They were slowly conquered

• They migrated to North America

• They were completely wiped out

What did the Spanish do to Mayan books and traditions?

• Ignored them

• Burned them

• Translated them

• Preserved them