Mayan Agriculture Quiz

What did the Mayans call the corn

• Maize

• Corn

• Grano

• Blé

What did Mayans Farm

• Chili peppers

• Beans

• Squash

• All of the above

When did the Mayan civilization start farming

• 1880 bc - 250 AD

• 2345 bc -290 AD

• 6578 bc - 340 AD

• 2358 bc - 147 AD

Who was the Mayan leader

• Empower

• Preist and King

• Queen

• Priest

What Are Some Farming Methods

• Terrace Farming

• All of the above

• Slash and Burn

• Raised Bed Farming

Where do the Mayas live?

• Belize

• Colorado

• Honduras

• Nevada

Where did the Mayan start farming

• Volcanic Mountains

• Swampy

• Desert

• A School

What was the Mayans main crop

• Corn (maize)

• Sunflowers

• Potatoes

• Carrots

What did the Mayans trade with their crops

• Salt

• Honey

• Peanut butter

• Strawberries

Why Are These Types Important

• It would be very hard to grow crops and the crops wouldn’t grow fast.

• It’s important because they are not great farmers.

• It’s important because they need to get better.

• They need lots of plants.