Maya Review #1

What kind of farming technique did the Mayans use in the hills/mountains?

• slash and burn
• terraces farming (steps)
• raised-earth platforms
• chinampas

What kind of farming technique did the Mayans use in the tropical rainforests?

• slash and burn
• terraces farming (steps)
• crop rotation
• chinampas

Why were human sacrifices made?

• too many people loved in the city
• a punishment for not following the rules
• to please the gods
• animals were considered sacred so humans were used

Which item was NOT invented by the Maya?

• a corn preservation system

• medicinal herbs

• terrace farming

• an advanced form of writing called hieroglyphics

What farming method is this?

• mound building
• terrace farming
• slash and burn
• irrigation

What did most Maya cities do for fun?

• worship their gods through prayer
• hike through the mountains
• harvest food and make clothing for the king
•  play a special ball game on a stone court

What farming method is this?

• slash and burn
• terrace farming
• irrigation
• chinampas

What sort of economy did the Mayan have?

• a monetary system
• a trading system
• they didn't have an economy
• globalization

The Mayans grew the following crops:

• beets, tomatoes, and corn
• beans, corn, and okra
• corn, beans, and squash
• squash, potatoes, and corn

The Mayans were very religious.

• True
• False