Maya Quiz

Where did the Mayan live?

• South America

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Mexico

• Iberian Peninsula

What stone was used to make weapons?

• Jade

• Diamond

• Shale

• Obsidian

True or false - the Maya created a solar calendar based off of the position of the sun

• True

• False

True or false - We can see the results of Maya astronomy in the placement of their temples and pyramids. These structures were built so the sun would shine directly on key areas on certain days.

• True

• False

One achievement of the Maya is the concept of zero.

• True

• False

What was the main crop of the Maya?

• Beans

• Wheat

• Corn (Maize)

Men and boys did the ...

• Sewing

• farming

• housework

Women and girls .... (choose all that apply)

• Sewing

• farming

• housework

• Pottery

What age did Maya children start taking on responsibilities?

• 5

• 14

What age were Mayans considered adults in which they had an initiation ceremony?

• 5

• 14