The Ancient Maya Review

Which color was sacred to the ancient Maya?

• Black

• Blue

• Yellow

• Red

The Maya settled in what historical geographic area?

• North America

• Mesoamerica

• South America

• Mexico

The modern Maya mostly live in the highlands of which country(ies)?

• The USA

• Guatemala and Mexico

• Panama

• Costa Rica

What was MOST sacred to the Maya

• The sun

• Water

• Obsidian

• Human blood

The stone pyramids constructed by the Maya were used for

• Royal palaces

• Housing

• Temples and sacrifice

• Trade

Which was NOT an achievement of the Maya?

• Calendar system

• The number zero

• Domesticating animals

• A trading network

True or False: The ancient Maya invented the wheel

• True

• False

Which of the following was NOT a major resource used by ancient Mesoamerican groups?

• Jade

• Pack animals (Cattle, Oxen, Horses)

• Magnetite

• Obsidian

What would the Maya have considered most beautiful?

• A monkey

• A jaguar

• A llama

• A snake

What was an important freshwater source for the Maya?

• The Caribbean Sea

• Lakes

• Cenotes

• The Gulf of Mexico