Maya Civilization

What event in 2012 renewed interest in the Mayan civilization?

• A. Discovery of new artifacts

• B.

  Celebration of a Mayan festival

• C. Excavation of a Mayan city

• D. End of the Mayan calendar

Where did people settle in modern-day Mexico around 10,000 to 8,000 BCE?

• A. Alaska

• B. Central America

• C. Siberia

• D. Yucatan Peninsula

What led to a massive food surplus around 6,000 BCE for the early Maya civilization?

• A. Hunting techniques

• B. Introduction of new crops

• C. Agricultural practices

• D. Development of advanced tools

Which period was known as the Pre-classic period for the Maya civilization?

• A. 1500 BCE to 250 CE

• B. 40,000 to 20,000 BCE

• C. 800 BCE

• D. 1200s BCE

What was the largest pyramid in early Mayan civilization?

• A. El Mirador

• B. El Ujuxte

• C. Kaminaljuyu

• D. La Danta

Which city rose in influence and power in the lowlands during the Mayan Golden Age?

• A. El Mirador

• B. Chichen Itza

• C. Tikal

• D. Calakmul

What led to the decline of the major cities of Tikal and Calakmul around the 9th century CE?

• A. Volcanic eruptions

• B. Overpopulation

• C. Ecological factors

• D. Constant warfare

What was the major political and economic rivalry during the Mayan Golden Age?

• A. Tikal and Calakmul

• B. El Mirador and Chichen Itza

• C. Kaminaljuyu and El Ujuxte

• D. La Danta and El Mirador

What was the primary function of warfare for the Mayans?

• A. Expand territory

• B. Acquire prisoners for sacrifices

• C. Control trade routes

• D. All of the above

Who was the chief priest in Mayan society responsible for sacrifices and rituals?

• A. King

• B. Nacom

• C. Itzamna

• D. Multepal