Maya Civilization

Where did the Maya live?

• North America

• South America

• Central America

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The Maya built __________ and ___________.

• pyramids and temples

• schools and hospitals

• houses and stores

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Why did the Maya study the sun, moon, stars and planets?

• To organize and track time

• They are pretty to look at

• To learn about space

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Why did the Maya play ball games?

• To settle arguments

• They liked soccer

• It was fun

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What did the stelae honor?

• Rulers and other important people

• Presidents

• Families

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We know a lot about the Maya because of the writings they left behind.

• True

• False

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A person who studies human history by observing things people left behind is called _____.

• An archaeologist

• A phlebotomist

• A cosmetologist

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A drought is a long period of time without what?

• water

• art

• music

Today, the Maya people are all gone.

• True

• False

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Religion was an important part of Maya civilization.

• True

• False

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