The Mayans

When did the Maya Civilization thrive?

• From around 2000 BCE to the 16th century

• From 500 BCE to the 15th century

• From 1000 AD to the 18th century

• From 3000 BCE to the 17th century

What is Hieroglyphic Writing?

• A form of pictorial storytelling

• A system of writing combining logograms and phonetic elements

• A type of ancient book

• A numeric system used by the Maya

What was maize used for in the Maya civilization?

• Only as a food source

• For making weapons

• As a trading currency

• For food, drink, and religious rituals

What was the purpose of Temple-Pyramids?

• Functioned as ancient observatories

• Served both religious and administrative functions

• Used solely as tombs

• Were only used for agricultural purposes

What is Pok-a-Tok?

• A form of writing

• A type of food

• A religious ceremony involving a rubber ball

• A popular sport involving a rubber ball

What does the Long Count Calendar combine?

• A 30-day seasonal calendar and a 360-day ceremonial calendar

• A 52-week religious calendar and a 365-day agricultural calendar

• A 100-day lunar calendar and a 400-day solar calendar

• A 260-day sacred almanac and a 365-day civil calendar

What role did priests play in Maya society?

• They were primarily warriors

• They were responsible for construction

• They were traders and merchants

• They performed religious ceremonies and made astronomical observations

What was cacao used for in the Maya world?

• Only as a drink

• As currency, food, and drink

• As a medicinal herb

• Solely for religious rituals

What is Palenque known for?

• Its large marketplace

• Its defeat by the Spanish

• Its intricate carvings and architecture

• Being the largest Maya city

What distinguishes Tikal?

• Its use of hieroglyphics

• Its underground tunnels

• Its location on an island

• Its monumental architecture