Maya Star War

In which century did the Maya civilization flourish?

• 5th century AD

• 3rd century BC

• 7th century AD

• 1st century AD

What was the primary material used for Maya armor?

• Wooden panels

• Thick cotton vest stuffed with rock salt

• Metal plates

• Leather

Which weapon could launch large spears at speeds up to 150 kilometers per hour?

• Catapult

• Crossbow

• Atlatl

• Bow and arrow

What type of early hand grenade did the Maya develop according to the Popol Vuh?

• A gourd filled with wasps and bees

• A stone filled with poisonous gas

• A bamboo tube with gunpowder

• A clay pot filled with fire

What was the primary goal of Maya warfare?

• Capture of high-value targets such as kings

• Territorial expansion

• Economic gain

• Religious conversion

Which city was known as the largest classical Maya city?

• Teotihuacan

• Tikal

• Calakmul

• Chichen Itza

What was the relationship between Tikal and Teotihuacan after the intrusion?

• Tikal destroyed Teotihuacan

• Tikal became a vassal state to Teotihuacan

• A mixed Teotihuacan-Maya dynasty was established

• Teotihuacan was ignored by Tikal

What was the primary method of Maya warfare?

• Large scale battles with formations

• Warriors dueling one-on-one

• Siege warfare

• Naval engagements

What was the outcome of the second Tikal-Calakmul war?

• Both cities were destroyed

• Tikal's prestige was restored

• Tikal and Calakmul formed an alliance

• Calakmul dominated Tikal

What was a unique defensive strategy used by the Maya for their cities?

• Creating large moats filled with crocodiles

• Surrounding their cities with concentric walls

• Building underground bunkers

• Using natural barriers only