TCI: Unit 5 The Maya

Where were the ruins of the ancient city of Tikal located?

• Southern Mexico

• Central America

• Guatemala

• Belize

During which period did Maya civilization reach its height?

• Pre-Classic

• Classic

• Post-Classic

• None of the above

What crop was particularly important to the Olmecs and later adopted by the Maya?

• Maize

• Beans

• Squash

• Chili peppers

What were the primary Maya gods based on?

• Forces of nature

• Animals

• Objects

• All of the above

What was the purpose of the Maya ball court?

• To play a sport

• To hold religious ceremonies

• To conduct trade

• To perform sacrifices

What was the purpose of the Maya sacred calendar?

• To determine the best days for farming

• To predict the future

• To schedule religious ceremonies

• All of the above

What were the primary challenges faced by Maya farmers?

• Dense forests

• Little surface water

• Poor soil

• All of the above

What is one possible cause of the collapse of Classic Maya civilization?

• Population growth

• Drought

• Uncontrolled warfare

• All of the above

Where do millions of Maya people still live today?

• Southern Mexico

• Yucatán Peninsula

• Belize

• All of the above

What is the main focus of this text?

• Maya culture

• Maya religion

• Maya agriculture

• Maya social structure