Mayan Civilization

Where did the Mayans arise?

• Southern Mexico

• Northern Central America

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Who ruled ancient Mayan cities?

• the priest

• Ceasar

• Genghis Khan

• God-kings

What were the Mayan cities used for?

• Religious ceremonies

• Trade

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What were cacao beans used as?

• Food

• Money

• Medicine

• Decoration

What were the main foods of the Mayans?

• Maize, beans, and squash

• Rice, wheat, and barley

• Potatoes, corn, and tomatoes

• Fish, meat, and fruits

1. Emperors

1. 2.

2. 3. Merchants and craft workers

3. 4. Peasant farmers

4. 5. Slaves

5. Which is missing?

• Warriors and Priests

• king

• black smith

• fishermen

What did the Maya develop as a result of their religion?

• Mathematics, calendars, and astronomy

• Writing system and codex

• Glyphs and stone carvings

• Intensive farming techniques

What did the Mayans use to record events?

• cave paintings

• Bark-paper book

• Papyrus scrolls

• Clay tablets

What was the highest social class in Mayan society?

• Emperors

• Warriors

• Merchants

• Peasants

What did the Mayans sometimes do to their enemies?

• Trade with them

• Sacrifice them

• Imprison them

• Forgive them