Maya Review Quiz Section 2 & 4

What does it mean that the Maya religion was polytheistic?

• It means they believed in nature

• It means they didn't believe in any gods

• It means they believed in many gods

• It means they believed in one god

Which of the following was NOT a primary Maya god?

• Cocoa

• Corn

• Sun

• Rain

What did the Maya believe gave strength to the gods?

• Jade

• Blood

• Feathers

• Plants

Who were the people usually sacrificed by the Maya?

• Farmers

• Priests

• Nobles captured during war

• Merchants

Which is NOT true about the ancient Mayan ballgame?

• It was called pok-a-tok.

• The winning team was sacrificed.

• Players tried to hit a rubber ball through a stone ring.

• People from all levels watched the game.

How many calendars did the Maya have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The Mayan believed that gods

• influenced their daily lives

• represented nature and had animal characteristics

• Needed to be pleased with blood.

• All answers are true

Who could 'read' the hidden meaning of the Sacred Round calendar?

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Priests

• Nobles

The Mayan priests use the sacred calendar to determine

• the best days to trade and travel

• the best days to have religious ceremonies and go to war.

• the best days to fish and gather seeds

• the best days to build pyramids

Which letter is the Mayan Civilization?

• J

• K

• L

• M