Exploring the Ancient Mesoamerican Ball Game

What inspired the narrator to learn about the ancient Mesoamerican ball game?

• A museum exhibit

• A history book

• A documentary

• An animated film

What are the primary sources of evidence for the ancient Mesoamerican ball game?

• Modern recreations

• Paintings

• Archaeological remains and written records

• Oral traditions

What materials were the balls made of?

• Stone

• Rubber

• Wood

• Leather

How were points scored in the ancient Mesoamerican ball game?

• All of the above

• By knocking over objects

• By passing the ball through hoops

• By hitting a target with the ball

What was not allowed when handling the ball in the game?

• Using elbows

• Both hands and feet were not allowed

• Using feet

• Using hands

What was a unique feature of the ball courts?

• They were underground

• They were made of gold

• They had stone hoops

• They were circular

How did the game end immediately?

• When a team scored ten points

• When the ball went out of bounds

• When the game lasted an hour

• When the ball passed through a hoop

Who primarily played the ancient Mesoamerican ball game?

• Commoners

• Priests

• Nobles and professional players

• Children

What did the ball represent in the game's religious context?

• The Earth

• The Moon

• The Sun

• A god

What did nobles often bet on the outcomes of the games?

• Jewels and slaves

• Land

• Animals

• Crops