Mayan and Incan Civilizations

The ancient Mayan civilization was

• monotheistic

• polytheistic

• Catholic

• Hindu

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

• they worshipped animals

• they believed in multiple gods

• they believed in one true God

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

The Inca had an official religion, which was

• atheistic

• polytheistic

• focused on the people

• monotheistic

Why were Mayan rulers involved in religious ceremonies?

• the Maya believed their rulers were related to the 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 god was most important to Incan society?

• Sun god

• Earth god

• Water god

Mayan priests sacrificed __________ to the gods.

• All answer choices

• people

• animals

• food

Most of the Maya belonged to which social class?

• the middle class

• the upper class

• the lower class

Which member of Mayan society was most educated and were born into their role?

• Nobles

• Peasants

• Priests

• Slaves

Which person would have been a member of the highest class in the Mayan society?

• a soldier

• a farmer

• a god–king

• a merchant

Which statement explains an effect of European colonization on the Inca Empire?

• Inca leaders were forced to submit to Spanish authority.

• Inca leaders retained hereditary control over farmlands.

• Inca people demanded more democratic government.

• Inca people were expelled from Spanish territory.