Topic 1-Mayans

What does Mesoamerica mean?

• Middle of the Americas

• land surrounded by water on 3 sides

• South America

• all of the above

The Mayans built their civilization ....

• in Mexico

• around the Yucatan Peninsula

• In South America

• in Europe

Which statement below is NOT true about the Mayan Pok-a-tok game? 

• This is a ball game played by two teams of nobles. 
• Players tried to hit a rubber ball through a stone hoop. 
• Members of the losing team may have been sacrificed. 
• Players would hit the rubber ball with a bat like in baseball. 

The Mayans were able to create a detailed calendar because of their advancements in:

• astronomy and physics
• astronomy and agriculture
• astronomy and mathematics
• mathematics and art

The belief in more than one god.

• nomadic
• polytheistic
• temple
• sacrifice

One of the Mayan's accomplishment was

• the development of two calendars.
• created the compass.
• made advances in medicine.
• building water systems and aquaducts.

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

• Ball-game courts
• Temples
• Military Barracks
• Trade Ports

What was the staple crop (most important food source) for the Maya people?

• Avocados
• Rubber
• Maize (corn)
• Bananas

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

• 1
• - 1
• 0
• Infinity

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