Maya Civilization

What did the Maya use to make humans in their creation story?

• Mud

• Wood

• Corn

• Stone

Where did the Maya civilization develop?

• North America

• South America

• Central America

• Europe

What were the Maya known for cultivating?

• Wheat, barley, and oats

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Rice, soybeans, and potatoes

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

What were cocoa beans used for in Maya culture?

• Building houses

• Making pottery

• Creating artwork

• Making a frothy drink

What was the Maya ballgame a symbol of?

• Wealth and power

• Love and friendship

• Peace and harmony

• Knowledge and wisdom

What did the Maya use their number system for?

• Tracking the motions of the planets

• Recording victories in battles

• Creating pottery and sculptures

• Developing an accurate calendar

What was the Maya writing system called?

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabet

• Cuneiform

• Pictographs

What did the Maya use to make their paper books?

• Papyrus

• Bamboo

• Inner bark of trees

• Animal skins

What color did the Maya use in their murals that did not fade?

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

• Maya blue

What caused the decline of the Maya civilization?

• Overpopulation

• Constant wars

• Long drought

• All of the above