Exploring the Mayan Civilization

What led to the initial population growth of the early Maya civilization?

• The invention of the wheel

• The creation of the Mayan calendar

• The development of agriculture

• The discovery of gold

Which period is known as the Pre-classic period in Mayan history?

• 1000 BCE to 250 CE

• 1500 BCE to 250 CE

• 500 BCE to 300 CE

• 2000 BCE to 500 CE

What was a major factor in the decline of early Mayan civilizations?

• Invasion by the Aztecs

• Volcanic eruptions and overpopulation

• The arrival of Europeans

• A massive earthquake

Which city became a powerful state with an estimated population of 100,000 during the Mayan Golden Age?

• Calakmul

• Chichen Itza

• Tikal

• El Mirador

What led to the collapse of major Mayan cities around the 9th century CE?

• Invasion by foreign powers

• A meteor impact

• Near-constant warfare and ecological factors

• A pandemic

What is the significance of Chichen Itza in the Mayan civilization?

• It became the center of a Mesoamerican trade network

• It was the largest city ever built by the Mayans

• It was the birthplace of the Mayan calendar

• It was the last city to fall to the Spanish

What was the fate of the Mayan population following the Spanish conquest?

• They migrated to South America

• They were assimilated into the Spanish culture without casualties

• Ninety percent died from diseases, war, and slavery

• They were all enslaved

Who were the ultimate rulers of Mayan states?

• The merchants

• The monarchs

• The warriors

• The priests

What was the primary purpose of warfare in Mayan society?

• To expand territory and control trade routes

• To entertain the gods

• To find new agricultural land

• To resolve internal conflicts

How did Mayan culture survive after the Spanish conquest?

• It didn't survive

• Through oral traditions only

• By hiding in the jungles

• By mixing with Catholic practices