Maya Civilization Quiz

Which city was a major trade location for products such as cacao, fruits, pottery, and obsidian?

• Tikal

• Kaminaljuyu

• Caracol

• Teotihuacan

How many inhabitants did Tikal likely have during its peak years, according to the text?

• 10,000-20,000

• 30,000-40,000

• 50,000-60,000

• 60,000-70,000

What was Caracol's initial relationship with Tikal, and when did it break away?

• Military alliance; 6th century AD

• Trade partnership; 1st century BC

• Client state; 600 AD

• Feudal subservience; 150 AD

Which Maya city-state dominated during the end of the Classic period and the Post-classic period?

• Tikal

• Caracol

• Chichen Itza

• Palenque

What structures are found in Chichen Itza, and what god is the pyramid El Castillo dedicated to?

• Temples of the Jaguar; God of Rain

• Great Ball Court; God of Agriculture

• El Castillo; Kukulkan

• Temple of the Warriors; God of Sun

How many people visit Chichen Itza annually, according to the text?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 1.2 million

• 2 million

How many different ball courts did archaeologists find in the city of Chichen Itza?

• 7

• 10

• 13

• 15

What was Palenque once known as, and what color were its buildings?

• "Green City"; Green

• "Red City"; Red

• "Blue City"; Blue

• "Yellow City"; Yellow

What do we know about the kings of Tikal, as mentioned in the text?

• Names only

• Dates of rule

• Interesting names and rule details

• Number of successors

What is the significance of El Mirador in Maya civilization?

• It influenced trade routes

• It was a powerful city-state

• It had the largest ball court

• It marked the beginning of the Postclassic period