3-1 Reading Check p. 154-156

Where did most Maya live?

• farming villages outside major cities

• urban areas

• isolated villages

How was the construction of Maya temples related to the Maya religion?

• The construction of Maya temples had no relation to the Maya religion
• Maya temples were built for residential purposes
• Maya temples were constructed as a form of entertainment for the people
• The construction of Maya temples was closely related to the Maya religion as these temples were built to honor and worship their gods.

Why might Maya priests and kings cooperate with one another on social, political, and religious issues?

• To cause chaos and instability
• To weaken their own positions and influence
• To promote conflict and division
• To maintain power and control, and to ensure stability and prosperity

How did traders help unify Maya civilization?

• By building walls to separate the city-states
• They carried goods and ideas from one place to another.

• By creating a common language for all city-states
• By establishing a monarchy to rule over all city-states

Look at the map on page 155 in your book. Where was Tikal located in relation to Copan?

• North of Copan

• Southof Copan

• East of Copan

• Westof Copan

Look at the map on page 155 in your book. Which civilization covered the largest area?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Zapotec