Maya Introduction

Draw

Draw a picture of an Ancient Mayan Temple

Multiple Choice

Where did the Maya live?

• In central Mexico

• The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico

• The Yucca Stait in Mexico

• In underground caves near the Gulf of Mexico

Multiple Choice

When did the Mayan villages grow into cities?

• 200 CE

• 200 BCE

• 1800 BCE

• 1800 CE

Multiple Select

What geographic areas did the Mayans develop on (pick two)

• Highlands

• Lowlands

• Deserts

• Islands

Fill in the Blank

What city was a major power in the Mayan empire? (one word)

Multiple Choice

Based on how Mayan cities were designed, how important do you think religion was for the Mayans?

• Very imporant

• A little important

• Not important at all

Multiple Choice

Mayan temples were built with what time of rock?

• Sandstone

• Limestone

• Quartz

• Metamorphic

Multiple Choice

How did Mayans clear land for farming?

• Burned trees and plants

• Went to the river beds where silt deposits were

• Created land by building on wet mud

Multiple Select

What crops did they grow in Mesoamerica?

• Squash

• Corn

• Beans

• Tomatoes

• Potatoes

Multiple Choice

How many Gods did the Mayans worship?

• One

• Many

• 3

Multiple Choice

Considering that many Mayan rulers were also Warriors shows how the Mayans found _____________ important

• War

• Religion

• Trade

• Agriculture

Multiple Choice

When else have you learned about Hieroglyphs

• Egypt

• Olmecs

• Japan

• Middle East

Fill in the Blank

Mayans harvest calendar was ___________ days

Open Ended

What do you believe happened to the Mayan civilization?