The Maya

Where did the Maya live?

• the Gulf Coast

• the Yucatan Peninsula

• the Oaxaca Valley

• South America

Which of the following landforms was NOT found in Mesoamerica where the Maya lived?

• volcanoes

• rivers

• mountains

• tundras

The climate in Mesoamerica where the Maya lived varied depending on the location.

• True

• False

Which of the following were the Maya?

• monotheistic

• polytheistic

The main Maya god was the god of maize, who was represented by a human male.

• True

• False

Were the Maya a mother culture?

• Yes

• No

Which two important calendars did the Maya create? (Choose two)

• 365 day calendar

• sacrificial calendar

• ceremonial calendar

• agricultural calendar

Which civilization was a monarchy?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Zapotec

• Aztec

The Maya obtained the resources they needed by trading with others.

• True

• False

How many classes or ranks did the Maya have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5