Mayans Quiz

Mayans Quiz

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6 Qs

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Mayans Quiz

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History

5th Grade

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which of these countries would you NOT find the Maya people?

Mexico

Belize

Spain

Guatemala

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Mayan civilization began....

around 2000BC

around 200 years ago

around 2000 years ago

in 1066

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main occupations of Maya people today?

Manufacturing.

Dairy farming and building.

Corn farming and crafts such as weaving.

Tourism.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did John Stephens and Frederick Catherwood rediscover in 1839?

Mexican treasure.

Macchu Picchu.

Pok-a-tok.

Ancient Mayan cities.

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following took place at Chichen Itza? Tick all that apply.

Human sacrifice

Ball games

Animal sacrifice

Car racing

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the ancient Maya leave their jungle cities?

They were eaten by predators such as jaguars and crocodiles.

Overpopulation, environmental degradation, warfare, shifting trade routes and extended drought.

Plague wiped out their tribes.

They moved North into what is now the USA.