LT: THE MAYA

Labelling

Label the present-day countries that were part of Mayan civilization

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

El Salvador

Belize

Honduras

Guatemala

Mexico

Multiple Choice

When was the Maya Classical Period?

• 450 BC to 100 BC

• 250 CE to 900 CE

• 800 CE to 1200 CE

• 1200 CE to 1500 CE

Multiple Choice

What were some of the impressive things the Mayans built?

• castles, cathedrals, and fortresses
• bridges, roads, and aqueducts
• hospitals, schools, and libraries
• temples, pyramids, and palaces

Multiple Choice

Trade routes and alliances connected Mayan cities

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were major Mayan cities?

• Angkor Wat, Bagan, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai
• Tikal, Chichen Itza, Palenque, Copan
• Machu Picchu, Cusco, Nazca Lines, Ollantaytambo
• Uxmal, Tulum, Teotihuacan, Monte Alban

Multiple Choice

What kinds of crops did Mayans grow?

• wheat, barley, rye, oats
• maize, beans, squash, cacao
• potatoes, carrots, onions, turnips
• rice, soybeans, sesame, tea

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a Mayan achievement in math and astronomy?

• Development of the Pythagorean theorem and calculation of geometric shapes
• Creation of the decimal system and precise measurement of time
• Invention of the telescope and discovery of new planets
• Development of a positional numeral system and accurate observation of celestial events

Multiple Choice

What kind of writing system did the Mayans use?

• hieroglyphics
• cuneiform
• logograms
• runes

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Multiple Choice

What drove conflicts between Mayan city-states?

• Religious disagreements, economic disparities, and language barriers.
• Competition for resources, territorial disputes, political rivalries, and cultural differences.
• Climate change, population growth, and technological advancements.
• Invasion by foreign empires, natural disasters, and social unrest.

Draw

Try to draw one of the following:

a)A Mayan warrior

b)A Mayan space observatory

c)A Mayan calendar

d)A Mayan temple