Mayan Society Quiz

What was the primary form of writing used by the Mayans?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabetic

• Pictographs

Which of the following was a major city in Mayan civilization?

• Athens

• Tikal

• Rome

• Babylon

What was the main crop cultivated by the Mayans?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Maize

• Barley

The Mayans were known for their advancements in which field?

• Literature

• Astronomy

• Metallurgy

• Navigation

What type of government did the Mayan society have?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• City-states

• Empire

The Mayan calendar was based on cycles of how many days?

• 260

• 365

• 100

• 360

Which of the following was a popular game played by the Mayans?

• Chess

• Mancala

• Pok-A-Tok

• Go

What was the primary purpose of Mayan pyramids?

• Residential

• Commercial

• Ceremonial

• Defensive

How did the Mayans believe the world was created?

• Through a big bang

• From the sea

• By the gods in a series of creations

• Through evolution

What happened to the Mayan civilization?

• It was conquered by the Spanish

• It mysteriously declined

• It evolved into the modern Mexican culture

• It was destroyed by a natural disaster