Mayans

What was the name of the writing system used by the Mayans?

• Natuatl

• heiroglypics

• script

• Quipas

The mayans were located...

• Asia

• New York

• Mexico

• Texas

The Mayans religion was

• polytheistic

• monotheistic

what did the mayans use for currency? (money)

• banana leaves

• Maize

• cocoa beans

• Gold

The Mayans built their civilization ....

• in Mexico

• around the Yucatan Peninsula

• In South America

• in Europe

What did the Mayans do to please their gods?

• pray five times a day

• fast for a month

• play a ball game

• offer them blood through human sacrifice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three primary Mayan achievements?

• Astronomy

• Hieroglyphics

• Agriculture

• Mathematics

Which of the following was NOT one of the Mayans main crops?

• Potatoes

• Corns

• Beans

• Squash

Which of the following is NOT a theory about what happened to the Mayans?

• Soil conditions and drought led to a lack of crops

• Starvation

• Changes in warfare

• Spanish conquest

One of their major legacies for humanity was

• The introduction of number ZERO

• Ball games

• Buildings