Maya Civilization Quiz

What is used as money in Mayan territory?

• Wheat

• Potato

• Corn

• Cocoa bean

What is the cycle length of the Long Count calendar?

• 10,000 years

• 5,125 years

• 1,000 years

• 365 days

What event leads to the desertion of most Mayan cities?

• Earthquake

• Periods of drought

• Intense rainfall

• Volcanic eruption

Which civilization benefits from the collapse of the Wari and Taranaki civilizations?

• Inca

• Aztec

• Chimor

• Maya

What is the capital of the Kingdom of Chimor?

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

• Chan Chan

• Tikal

What is the main center of the Andes according to the text?

• Cuzco

• Chan Chan

• Tikal

• Machu Picchu

What is the size of Chan Chan, the capital of the Kingdom of Chimor?

• 5 sq km

• 20 sq km

• 10 sq km

• 15 sq km

What is the main method through which the Chimús dominate the region?

• Diplomacy

• War

• Alliance

• Trade

What religious practice is imposed by the Chimús?

• Fasting

• Sacrifice of children and llamas

• Pilgrimage

• Meditation

Which civilization collapses due to El Niño according to the text?

• Taranaki

• Wari

• Aztec

• Inca