Maya Civilization Quiz

Arjun, Avery, and Ethan are discussing the Maya creation myth. They are trying to figure out who were the Creators and Makers in the myth. Can you help them?

• Alberto Ruz Lhuillier and John Lloyd Stephens

• David Stuart and Yuri Knorosov

• Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro

• Tepew and Q’uk’umatz

Answer explanation

Tepew and Q’uk’umatz were the Creators and Makers in the Maya creation myth.

Benjamin, Maya, and Luna were discussing the creations of the Creators and Makers. They wondered, what did the Creators and Makers create first?

• Earth

• Mountains

• Animals

• Rivers

Answer explanation

The Creators and Makers first created the Earth.

During a class discussion, Mason, Kai, and Maya were discussing the purpose of animals according to the gods. What did they conclude was the main purpose?

• To praise and honor the gods

• To help create the Earth

• To create noise and break the silence

• To provide food for the people

Answer explanation

According to the gods, the purpose of the animals was to provide food for the people.

Elijah, Daniel, and Ethan are exploring the ancient Maya civilization. They come across the Maya number system. What did the Maya use to create their number system?

• Natural pigments

• Dots, lines, and pictures

• Hieroglyphics

• Symbols for animals

Answer explanation

The Maya used dots, lines, and pictures to create their number system. This allowed them to represent numbers and perform mathematical calculations.

What did the Maya use Maya Blue for?

• To create their number system

• To paint their hieroglyphics

• To build their pyramids

• To create their sacred books

Answer explanation

The Maya used Maya Blue to paint their hieroglyphics.

What did the Maya use to cut stone?

• Sharp pieces of wood

• Wheels and pulleys

• Obsidian

• Metal tools

Answer explanation

The Maya used obsidian to cut stone because it is a sharp and durable material.

What led to the decline of the Maya civilization?

• All of the above

• Lack of rainfall and drought

• Epidemics and changing trade routes

• War and revolts

Answer explanation

The decline of the Maya civilization was caused by a combination of factors including lack of rainfall and drought, epidemics and changing trade routes, and war and revolts. All of these factors contributed to their downfall.

What language is spoken in modern-day Belize?

• English

• Spanish

• Maya dialects

• French

Answer explanation

English is the language spoken in modern-day Belize. It is the correct choice because it is the official language and widely spoken by the majority of the population.

Luna, James, and Aria are exploring an ancient Maya site and discover that the Maya used something to fill teeth. What did they use?

• Minerals from the earth

• Human hair

• Sharp pieces of obsidian

• Herbal concoctions

Answer explanation

The Maya used minerals from the earth to fill teeth. This choice is correct because it is supported by historical evidence and archaeological findings.

During a history class, Nora, Charlotte, and William were discussing the Maya civilization. They were curious about the purpose of the Maya lunar calendar. What did the Maya consult their lunar calendar for?

• Mapping out the orbital cycle of Venus

• Stitching wounds

• Predicting solar eclipses

• Favorable days to plant and harvest

Answer explanation

The Maya consulted their lunar calendar to determine favorable days for planting and harvesting crops.