The Maya Review

Who were the Maya?

• people that lived in Mesoamerica

• a type of weapon

• people that lived in China

• a style of building used in Mesoameria

What was a ceremonial center?

• a city center where ceremonies were held

• a place out in the middle of the forest

• the location where warriors trained

• a type of farming

Using the map, which number is closest to Mesoamerica?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What technique cut and burned down areas of forest to farm?

• slash and burn agriculture

• rotating crops

• terraced farms

• ceremonial center

In which color area did the Maya live?

• orange

• green

• purple

In which color area did the Aztecs live?

• orange

• green

• purple

In which color area did the Inca live?

• orange

• green

• purple

During which period of Maya history did they create large pyramid temples and accurate calendars based on astronomy?

• Pre-Classic

• Classic

• Post-Classic

Who was at the bottom of Maya society?

• the god king

• nobles and priests

• peasants

• slaves

Who was at the top of Maya society?

• the god king

• merchants and artisans

• peasants

• priests