CKLA G5_U2_L2

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Who was Désiré Charnay?

• A French explorer and archaeologist.

• A renowned scientist in the field of physics.

• A famous painter from Italy.

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What was the main food of the Maya?

• Rice
• Wheat
• Maize (corn)

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What was the purpose of the Maya pyramids?

• Burial monuments for kings

• Schools for children

• Homes for the people

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What was the Well of Sacrifice believed to be?

• A place for fishing

• Home of rain gods

• A swimming pool

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What did the Maya use obsidian for?

• primarily for cooking food.

• making tools and jewelry

• for building large structures.

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What was the Maya ball game called?

• Tlachtli
• Maya Hoops
• Pok-A-Tok

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What did the Maya believe controlled everything?

• The gods
• The moon
• The sun

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What was a common offering to the gods by the Mayas?

• Jewelry and pottery
• Flowers

• Sacrificial blood

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What did the Maya use to sweeten foods and drinks?

• Honey

• Maple syrup
• Sugar cane juice

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What technique did the Maya use in forested areas for farming?

• Slash-and-burn agriculture
• Hydroponic farming
• Crop rotation

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What did the Maya use canals for in the lowlands?

• Redirecting and reusing rainwater

• Flood control measures
• Transportation of goods

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What did the Maya believe the gods were responsible for?

• Rising and setting of the sun

• The development of writing

• Technological advancements and military conquests.

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What was the main purpose of the central plaza in Maya city-states?

• To serve as a residential area for the elite class.
• To provide a marketplace for trade and commerce.
• To serve as a central hub for social, political, and religious activities.