Mayan Civilization Knowledge Assessment

What ancient civilization is known for building tall stone pyramids in thick jungles?

• Egyptian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Mayan Empire

• Inca Empire

In what region did the earliest Mayan villages begin?

• North America

• South America

• Mesoamerica

• Europe

What crops were the Mayan people skilled at farming?

• Wheat, barley, and oats

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Rice, potatoes, and tomatoes

• Grapes, olives, and figs

What period is considered the Golden Age of the Mayan Empire?

• 1800 BC - 250 AD

• 250 AD - 900 AD

• 900 AD - 1200 AD

• 1200 AD - 1500 AD

Approximately how many people lived in the Mayan Empire during its Golden Age?

• Less than 100,000

• Around 500,000

• Over 2 million

• Over 10 million

What types of gigantic stone buildings did the Mayans construct in their largest cities?

• Castles and fortresses

• Churches and cathedrals

• Temples, palaces, and plazas

• Marketplaces and residential homes

What was the favorite sport of the Mayans, where players bounced a rubber ball without using their hands or feet?

• Pok-ta-pok

• Tlachtli

• Ulama

• Pitz

What type of symbols did the Mayans use to decorate their buildings and represent words?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Pictograms

• Alphabetic script

What advanced system did the Mayans create using their knowledge of the stars?

• A navigation system

• A complex irrigation system

• A 365-day calendar

• A system for predicting weather

Which of the following is a proposed reason for the decline of the Mayan civilization?

• Invasion by a foreign power

• Volcanic eruptions

• Drought and resource depletion

• Sudden plague