Maya Civilization

Where did the Maya live?

• North America

• South America

• Central America

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

The Maya built __________ and ___________.

• pyramids and temples

• schools and hospitals

• houses and stores

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why did the Maya play ball games?

• To settle arguments

• They liked soccer

• It was fun

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What did the stelae honor?

• Rulers and other important people

• Presidents

• Families

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

• An archaeologist

• A phlebotomist

• A cosmetologist

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

A drought is a long period of time without what?

• water

• art

• music

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Today, the Maya people are all gone.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Religion was an important part of Maya civilization.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3