Maya Civilization Quiz

Maya Civilization Quiz

6th - 8th Grade

10 Qs

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Maya Civilization Quiz

Maya Civilization Quiz

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology is being used to reveal the secrets of the ancient Maya civilization?

Lasers

Lidar scanning

Satellites

Aircraft

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does lidar stand for?

Lost Incan Discovery and Research

Light Detection and Ranging

Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging

Lush Infrared Detection and Ranging

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What have lidar scans revealed about the Maya biosphere reserve?

Sprawling and sophisticated society

All of the above

Massive feats of engineering

Complex roads, temples, and palaces

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the vault stone found buried inside the pyramid in Kiwi?

It was used to build pyramids

It was part of a royal tomb

It was used to hold up the ceilings of buildings

It was a decorative sculpture

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of building one structure on top of another in Maya society?

To legitimize power

To honor ancestors

To create more living space

To showcase architectural skills

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What have recent discoveries in the Yucatan revealed about the Maya civilization?

The birthplace of the Maya civilization

The existence of a previously unknown mega society

The decline of the Maya civilization

The migration of the Maya to the south

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the stairway to heaven site?

It was a royal palace

It was a religious pilgrimage site

It was a center of trade and commerce

It was a military stronghold

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