History: The Maya Cities and Kings

What was the main division of government in the Maya civilization?

• Province

• Country

• District

• City-state

• Parish

Who was the leader of Maya city-state?

• Governor

• King

• Queen

• Priest

• There wasn't a main ruler

True or False: The Maya priests had little real power or influence over the government leaders.

• True

• False

Who did the Maya believe gave the King the right to rule?

• The people

• The noble

• The gods

• The army

• The artisans

The Maya had strict laws and death was a common punishment.

• True

• False

Which of the following was not a punishment under the Maya law?

• Death

• Slavery

• Fine

• Prison

• Shaved head

Who usually became the new king when a king died?

• The richest of the noble

• The oldest son

• The king's brother

• The people elected a new king

• The nobles fought for the right to become king

Maya nobles were immune from the law and could do whatever they wanted without fear of punishment.

• True

• False

What would happen if a crime was determined to be an accident?

• The punishment was increased

• The punishment stayed the same

• The punishment was reduced

What would happen when the king appeared in public?

• He would discuss issues with the commoners?

• He would eat dinner with the commoners and play with thier children

• His face would be covered so the commoners could not see him

• All of the above

• None of the above