Lesson 2 Maya

What made farming difficult for the Maya?

• They had to protect the crops from animals

• The soil was not suitable for growing crops

• They had to clear forests to grow crops

• The population was not big enough to harvest the crops

Although dense forests made it difficult for the Maya to farm, these forests provided them with

• hiding places

• water sources

• wooden weapons

• building materials

Which types of buildings were found in Maya cities?

• dancehalls and forts

• warehouses

• palaces, pyramids, and temples

• houses and community center

Which social group did most Maya belong to?

• professional warriors

• farming families

• merchants

• slaves

How did Maya people contribute blood to the gods?

• through animal sacrifices

• through human sacrifices

• by piercing their tongues

• by wounding their enemies

Human sacrifices usually took place at

• battles

• funerals

• homes

• temples

The Maya used ______________ tools to cut limestone to construct their buildings.

• jade

• metal

• obsidian

• stone

What is the best evidence for the decline of Maya civilization?

• People began stealing food

• People moved away from cities

• People stopped building temples

• People stopped paying tribute to rulers

What is a reason for the decline of Maya civilization?

• the questioning of priests

• the breakdown of trade

• rebelled against the kings

• too much food

____________were a part of the highest class in Maya society.

• slaves

• engineers

• merchants

• priests