Exploring the Maya Civilization

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What was the primary purpose of a chultun in Maya cities?

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To collect and distribute water

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Which god did Maya priests try to please during times of drought?

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Chac

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Which of the following best describes Maya society?
Options:
Egalitarian with no class distinctions,
Strictly organized with a clear class system,
Ruled entirely by women,
Without any religious influence

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Strictly organized with a clear class system

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What was a significant technological achievement of the Maya? Options: The wheel, Gunpowder, Irrigation systems, Steam engines

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Irrigation systems

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Which statement about Maya women is true based on the information provided? Options: They were always the primary rulers, They were excluded from positions of power, Some were able to rise to positions of power, They were all priests.

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Some were able to rise to positions of power

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Put the following events in chronological order: 1. Maya engineers collected rainwater to irrigate crops 2. The population of the Maya grew 3. The Maya set up independent city-states 4. Maya built chultuns for underground water storage

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3, 2, 4, 1

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Which of the following best describes the legacy of the Maya civilization? It had no impact on the modern world, It only influenced modern architecture, It left a significant mark on various aspects of culture and knowledge, It only affected modern religious practices

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It left a significant mark on various aspects of culture and knowledge

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What was the role of chultuns in the agricultural practices of the Maya?

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They were used to collect and store rainwater for irrigation.

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How did the Maya's religious beliefs influence their architecture?

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They constructed temples to honor their gods.

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What was one way the Maya civilization adapted to their environment? Options: By building large ships for trade, By developing advanced metalworking techniques, By creating a calendar system, By constructing chultuns for water storage

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By constructing chultuns for water storage