Ancient Maya and the Calendar

What ancient community was in Central America?

• Maya

• Egyptian

• Greek

Where did the ancient Maya people used to live?

• Central America and Mexico

• Southern America and Brazil

• Northern America and Canada

What does the pyramid built by the Maya represent?

• tomb

• theater

• calendar

What is one feature of the Mayan calendar?

• It shows the seasons.

• It shows holidays.

• It shows birthdays.

What do the 365 steps of the pyramid represent?

• days in a year

• hours in a year

• weeks in a year

What is the shape of the Mayan calendar?

• square

• circle

• triangle

How old is the Mayan calendar?

• about 2,100 years

• about 2,300 years

• about 2,500 years

How did the calendar help the ancient Maya people?

• To send reminders for appointments

• To track important events and holidays

• To know when to plant and harvest crops

What do we use a calendar for today?

Select all that apply:

• To track important events and holidays

• To learn about ancient cultures

• To schedule appointments and meetings

How does learning about items in ancient communities help us today?

• It helps us understand history

• It helps us communicate with ancient people