Mayan Empire

Which natural material was used for trade in the Mayan Empire, because it was considered a luxury item?

• quetzal feathers

• cacao beans

• volcanic rock

• dollar bills

Which natural materials were NOT used by Maya traders for currency?

• quetzal feathers

• cacao beans

• marine shells

• jade

In which present-day country did the Maya civilization flourish?

• Guatemala

• Nicaragua

• Panama

• Argentina

Based on the map, which of the following statements is correct.

(Select all that apply)

• The area of the Mayan Empire is entirely flat

• The area of the Mayan Empire contains many sources of water

• The area of the Mayan Empire has only one type of terrain

• The area of the Mayan Empire is located in Mesoamerica

The Mayan homeland, which spans the five modern countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras, is called _______________.

• Ancient America

• Mayan America

• Latin America

• Mesoamerica

Priests were part of which class?

• the middle class

• the upper class

• the Maya did not have a social class structure

• the lower class

The Maya believed in multiple gods. What term is used to describe this?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Theism

• Multitheism

The Maya were polytheistic. What does it mean for the Maya to be polytheistic?

• they worshipped animals

• the believed in multiple gods

• they believed in one god

• they did not believe in gods, but instead worshipped nature

Why were Mayan rulers involved in religious ceremonies?

• they served as intermediaries between people and gods

• the Maya believed that everyone was equal and should participate

• the Mayan rulers were involved in every aspect of Mayan life

• the Mayan rulers were the gods

Which members of Mayan society were born into their role and were small in number but very powerful?

• Nobles

• Peasants

• Commoner

• Slaves