Maya Background

What were the relations between Maya kingdoms like?

• Varied from peaceful to brutal wars
• Dependent on each other for resources
• Always peaceful and cooperative
• Completely isolated from each other

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7.7.2

What happened to the Maya cities after the decline of the civilization?

• They were destroyed by invaders
• They were transformed into trade centers
• They were preserved as historical sites
• They became uninhabited and overgrown by the wilderness

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7.7

What type of game was played in Maya ballcourts?

• Tennis
• Chess
• A ritual game using a rubber ball
• Soccer

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7.7.4

What did the Maya use their understanding of astronomy for?

• Navigating the seas
• Predicting earthquakes
• Determining the best time for crop planting and harvesting
• Creating accurate maps

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7.7.5

What were Maya cities like?

• Military fortresses with walls and watchtowers
• Trade hubs with markets and ports
• Agricultural communities with farms and fields
• Religious centers with temples and palaces

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7.7.2

What was the land of the Mayans like?

• Hot and Dry/Sandy

• Cold and Dry/ Snowy Tundra

• Cold and Rainy/Gloomy

• Hot and Rainy/Jungle

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7.7.1

What was one of the greatest achievements of the ancient Maya?

• Architectural innovations
• Understanding of astronomy and mathematics
• Trade networks
• Military conquests

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7.7.5

What concept did the Maya understand a thousand years before Europeans?

• Gravity
• Electricity
• Zero
• Infinity

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7.7.5

What calendar system did the Maya create?

• Gregorian calendar
• Lunar calendar
• 365-solar days
• Julian calendar

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7.7.5

What did Maya rulers often portray on their stone monuments?

• Mythical creatures
• Foreign conquerors
• Nature gods
• Themselves

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7.7.4