Unit 7 Lesson 26.4 Religion

What was the primary focus of Maya cities?

• Trade centers
• Religious and ceremonial centers
• Military fortifications
• Agricultural centers

Who were the primary gods in Maya religion?

• Egyptian gods and goddesses
• Forces or objects in nature
• Roman gods and goddesses
• Greek gods and goddesses

What was the role of priests in Maya religion?

• Oversee agricultural production
• Explain divine signs and lead people through rituals
• Lead military campaigns
• Manage trade relations

What did the Maya believe gave the gods strength?

• Feathers
• Blood
• Jade
• Gold

What was the purpose of the ball court in Maya society?

• To play a game called pok-a-tok
• To train soldiers
• To hold religious ceremonies
• To conduct trade negotiations

What was the outcome of the pok-a-tok game for the losing team?

• They were given a second chance to win
• Members were sacrificed and the captain was beheaded
• They were forced to pay a fine
• They were banished from the city

What was the first calendar used by the Maya?

• A daily calendar based on the solar year
• A weekly calendar based on the seven days of the week
• A seasonal calendar based on the equinoxes and solstices
• A lunar calendar based on the phases of the moon

How many months were in the Maya solar year?

• 12
• 24
• 18
• 20

How many days were in the Maya solar year?

• 360
• 400
• 300
• 365

What was the second calendar used by the Maya?

• The weekly calendar
• The seasonal calendar
• The tzolkin, or Sacred Round
• The lunar calendar