I-B Listening Questions: Mayan

What was the main topic of the lecture?

• The Mayan people of South America.

• Ancient civilizations in Europe.

• The Mayans who were easily conquered by the Spanish.

• Traditional jewelry worn by Mayan priests

Which group was overtaken by the Spanish more easily?

• The Mayans

• The Aztecs

In what year did the Mayans finally succumb to the Spanish?

• 1511

• 1570

What led to the downfall of the Mayan people?

• A survivor of a Spanish shipwreck started a family there and led to the Spanish conquest of the area.

• The Mayan people were conquered by the Aztecs because the Aztecs wanted their jewerly.

• The Spanish crown wanted the Mayan gold, and so the king and queen travelled to South America.

• The Mayan people lost their traditional language, and were no longer able to talk together.

What is the current state of the Mayan people?

• The Mayan people have completely lost their original heritage and only speak Spanish.

• Mayan and Spanish people are the same now.

• About 6 million descendants live in various South and Central American countries, many still speaking the Mayan language.

• The Mayan country continues to thrive.

What is the significance of the traditional jewelry worn by Mayan priests and religious figures?

• The jewelry tends to be worn be common people who have little religious significance.

• The jewelry is famous for its simple design.

• The traditional jewelry worn by Mayan priests and religious figures has no religious significance.

• It has religious significance, and according to their beliefs, the more elaborate a person’s jewelry, the more important they are.