Maya Civilization Quiz-READERS THEATER

What is a cenote?

• A type of pyramid

• A religious ceremony

• A natural hole leading to water

• An ancient ball game

How would you describe the religion of the Maya civilization?

• Evil

• Ritualistic

• Joyful

• Calm

Approximately how many symbols were in the Maya system of writing?

• 1,000

• 26

• 1 million

• 100

Which group of Maya people were most likely to learn how to write?

• Farmers

• Prisoners

• Kings

• Nobles

Which modern-day sport is most similar to the ancient Maya ball game?

• Tennis

• Track

• Lacrosse

• Baseball

What was a likely consequence for losers of the ancient Maya ball game?

• Great riches

• Losing their job

• Losing money

• Death

What percentage of the Maya people were farmers?

• 10%

• 20%

• 90%

• 100%

Which of the following statements about the Maya calendar is true?

• There was only one.

• It ended on December 21st, 2012.

• A long-count cycle ended on December 21st, 2012.

• It was inaccurate.

Which of the following likely led to the decline of the Maya civilization?

• War

• Drought

• Famine

• All of the above

Which group of people rose to power in Mesoamerica directly after the Maya and in the same geographic area?

• The Aztecs

• The Americans

• The Toltecs

• The Incas