7.56-7.57 Maya, Inca, & Aztec

Which social groups were part of the lower class in Maya civilization?

• Farmers

• Warriors

• Merchants

• Slaves

What were the upper classes in the Maya civilization?

• Farmers and merchants

• Nobles and priests

• Artisans and laborers

• Warriors and hunters

What did the Maya excel in?

• Agriculture

• Mathematics, astronomy, and the arts

• Military strategy

• Trade

In which present-day countries was the Maya civilization located?

• Guatemala

• Honduras

• Southeastern Mexico

• Peru

Who was the central ruler of the Maya civilization?

• A council of elders

• A group of priests

• No central king or ruler

• A military general

What type of government did Maya cities have?

• Monarchy

• City-state

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

What groups made up the middle class in Maya society?

• Farmers, priests, and nobles

• Warriors, craftsmen, and traders

• Slaves, servants, and laborers

• Merchants, scholars, and artists

What did the Maya civilization believe about their rulers?

• They were direct descendants of the gods

• They were aliens from another planet

• They were ordinary humans

• They were animals

What are some of the advancements made by the Maya civilization?

• Advancements in astronomy

• Advancements in agriculture

• Advancements in architecture

• Advancements in literature

What farming method did the Maya people primarily use to grow maize?

• Terrace farming

• Hydroponic farming

• Slash and burn farming

• Vertical farming