The Maya

The Maya

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4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The large stepped pyramids of the Maya served as ______________ to the Gods.

Back

Temples

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Maya were the first recorded civilization to feature the concept of ________ in their number system.

Back

0

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The game played at Mayan ball courts was called

Back

pok-a-tok

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The pictures and symbols used in Mayan writing are called

Back

hieroglyphics

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How was the jaguar important to the Maya?

Back

It was a feature of their religion.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which activity was most likely to take place at the top of the pyramid? Options: holding school, holding a religious ceremony, watching for invaders, running a community meeting

Back

holding a religious ceremony

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The area inhabited by the Maya was called....

Back

MesoAmerica

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these is a Maya city? Giza, Tikal, Istanbul, Mexico

Back

Tikal