Maya Review

Which modern-day countries were home to the Mayan people? (You can choose more than one!)

• Mexico

• Guatemala

• Honduras

• El Salvador

• Belize

Which social class was responsible for offering sacrifices to the gods?

• Slaves

• Priests

• Artisans

• Nobles

What Mayan achievement was often in the center of big cities and was used for religious ceremonies?

• Temples

• Farms

• Walls

• Markets

Which body part could you NOT use when playing the Mayan ball game (Pok-ta-Pok)?

• Knees

• Shoulders

• Hips

• Hands

The Mayan empire was located only in Mexico

• True

• False

In Mayan society, this group of people made things for others.

• Nobles

• Slaves

• Artisans

• Merchants

In the Mayan world, this group of people bought and sold things to others.

• Peasants

• Rulers

• Nobles

• Merchants

The Mayans worshipped many gods. This means that they were...

• Polygons

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Monotone

What kind of farming technique did the Mayans use in the hills/mountains?

• slash and burn
• terraces farming (steps)
• raised-earth platforms
• chinampas

What kind of farming technique did the Mayans use in the tropical rainforests?

• slash and burn
• terraces farming (steps)
• crop rotation
• chinampas