Maya Class Structure AI generated Quiz

What was the highest class in the Maya social structure?

• Commoners

• Nobility

• Slaves

• Merchants

Which class in the Maya society was responsible for conducting religious ceremonies and warfare?

• Commoners

• Nobility

• Slaves

• Merchants

What was the primary occupation of Maya commoners?

• Trading

• Farming

• Religious ceremonies

• Government administration

In the Maya social structure, who were considered the lowest class?

• Commoners

• Nobility

• Slaves

• Merchants

How were Maya slaves typically acquired?

• Inherited from parents

• Through marriage

• As prisoners of war

• Buying from foreign traders

Which of the following best describes the Maya political hierarchy?

• Democratic republic

• Absolute monarchy

• City-states led by kings

• Confederation of tribes

What role did the Maya nobility play in the economic structure?

• They were the primary workers

• They controlled trade and agriculture

• They had no role in the economy

• They were responsible for collecting taxes only

Which of the following was NOT a way Maya commoners could improve their social status?

• Through marriage

• By becoming a successful merchant

• By capturing prisoners in war

• By learning to read and write

What was the main purpose of Maya slaves?

• To serve as soldiers

• To work on farms and in households

• To act as advisors to the nobility

• To lead religious ceremonies

Which of the following statements is true about the Maya economic structure?

• It was based solely on agriculture.

• Trade was primarily conducted within the city-states.

• It included trade with distant regions.

• Commoners were not allowed to participate in trade.