Maya Codex Quiz

What is the Maya Codex?

• A collection of ancient manuscripts written by the Maya civilization.

• A type of fish found in the Maya civilization.

• A code used by the Maya civilization to communicate.

• A type of dance performed by the Maya civilization.

Which subtopic of Maya Codex focuses on the measurement of time?

• Hieroglyphs

• Astronomy

• Calendar System

• Religion

How many days are in a Maya haab'?

• 260

• 180

• 500

• 365

What is the name of the Maya calendar round?

• Long Count

• Haab-Tzolk'in

• Maya Cycle

• Tzolk'in-Haab'

Which direction is Maya writing read?

• right to left

• up to down

• left to right

• diagonally

What is the name of the Maya writing system?

• Maya language

• Maya alphabet

• Maya script

• Maya hieroglyphs

How many different symbols are in the Maya numeral system?

• 3

• 6

• 5

• 4

What is the highest numeral in the Maya numeral system?

• 10

• 20

• 19

• 5

What is the value of the Maya numeral symbol for zero?

• Circle

• Triangle

• Square

• Shell

Which subtopic of Maya Codex focuses on the representation of numbers?

• Numerical System

• Numerical Representation

• Number Symbolism

• Number Theory