Maya Civilization

Front

What is a crop that was grown and used for trade in the Mayan lowlands?

Back

Cotton and cacao

Front

What did the Mayans in the highlands use to trade?

Back

jade and obsidian

Front

Why did the Maya sacrifice people and do bloodletting ceremonies?

Back

They wanted to worship and please their gods.

Front

Most people in the Mayan civilization belonged to the _______.

Back

Lower Class

Front

The Maya had 2 calendars. What was the reason they had each calendar?

Back

religious events, farming

Front

What did Mayans use to cut items with?

Back

obsidian tools

Front

Which of the following is NOT a Mayan achievement?
writing and number system,
arts and architecture,
observatories and studying astronomy (the stars),
using the wheel to move heavy materials

Back

using the wheel to move heavy materials

Front

What is maize?

Back

corn (a crop grown by the Mayan)

Front

________ is a major city in the Mayan civilization?

Back

Palenque

Front

King ______ took the throne at age 12.

Back

Pacal