Unit 3 Ancient Civilization Review

What is the main idea of the entire article?

• All of the above

• Accurate calendar

• Elaborate system of writing

• Magnificent palaces

Identify the main idea of the given section: 'What happened to many Maya cities around A.D. 800?'

• They became deserted

• They were conquered by the Aztecs

• They were destroyed by earthquakes

• They were abandoned due to economic failure

What is the main idea of the given section about the collapse of the Maya civilization?

• Conquering armies of Mexicans

• Climatic changes

• All of the above

• Epidemics

Identify the main idea of the given section: 'What did the Spanish conquistadors do to the Maya?'

• Forced them to convert to Catholicism

• Made them slaves

• All of the above

• Introduced diseases

What is the main idea of the given section about Maya culture in the 1970s?

• It discusses the flourishing and thriving of Maya culture

• It discusses the destruction of Maya culture by the Guatemalan government

• It discusses the preservation and celebration of Maya culture

• It discusses the assimilation of Maya culture into mainstream Mexican culture

Identify the main idea of the given section: 'What is one traditional practice that the Maya still maintain today?'

• Making pottery

• Weaving textiles

• Celebrating ancient festivals

• All of the above

Identify the person who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992 for advocating for native peoples.

• Rigoberta Menchú

• Hernando Cortés

• Linda Schele

• Diego de Landa

Identify the main idea of the given section: 'What is one common feature of Maya houses today?'

• Stone walls

• Electric lights

• All of the above

• Thatched-roof dwellings

What is the main idea of the section discussing 'conquistadors' in Spanish history?

• The section is about the explorations of the conquistadors

• The section is about the conquests of the conquistadors

• The section is about the trade activities of the conquistadors

• The section is about the settlements of the conquistadors

Identify the main idea of the term 'Nobel Peace Prize'.

• It is a type of war medal

• It is a prestigious award given for efforts in promoting peace

• It is a literary award

• It is a scientific achievement award