Mayans Powerful Knowledge Part 2

The Mayans grew maize, beans and... (choose one)

• chilies

• rhubarb

• nuts

• bamboo

Whose family ruled over Copan for more than 350 years?

• Pakal the Great

• Yax Ku'k Mo

• Oba Ozolua

• Igodomigodo

What happened to spare food in the Maya Kingdom?

• It was shared with others

• There was never any spare food

• It was sold at the market

• It was offered to the Gods

How did the Mayans know when it was best to grow their crops?

• It was done at the same time every year

• They were very good at guessing

• The Gods sent them a sign

• They studied the weather and the stars

How did the Mayans believe the sun and moon rose and set each day?

• Magic

• The Gods did it

• Its simple science

• They had to play Pitz every day

Why did the Mayans have a lot of Gods?

• Each represented a different element of life

• They wanted to have more than anyone else

• They had a lot to be thankful for

• There was one for every day of the calendar

What caused the end of the Ancient Mayan Civilization?

• Disease

• A change in the weather

• Overfarming

• No one knows

Which country conquered the Mayan Civilization and destroyed many cities?

• Britain

• America

• Spain

• Mexico

What was the name of the precious material used by the Mayans?

• Bronze

• Jade

• Amethyst

• Sapphire

Which number is it thought that the Mayans invented?

• 1

• 1,000

• 42

• 0