Mesoamerica Ball Game

What is the name of the ancient Mayan underworld?

• Atlantis

• Xibalba

• Valhalla

• Sebulba

How many levels does the underworld have according to the Maya?

• Seven

• Twelve

• Nine

• Ten

What was the purpose of the huge open court in Chichén Itzá?

• A farming area

• A ball game court

• A ceremonial site

• A marketplace

What were the stakes of the ancient Mayan ball game?

• Gold and riches

• Land ownership

• Political power

• Life or death

Who were the rulers of the underworld in the Mayan belief?

• Gods of wealth

• Gods of death

• Gods of harvest

• Gods of war

What happens to the losing team in the Mayan ball game?

• They received a prize

• They were sacrificed

• They were exiled

• They were honored

What do the heroic twins become after emerging from the underworld?

• Stars

• Mountains

• The Sun and the Moon

• Rivers

What is the main lesson from the twins' story in the Popol Vuh?

• The importance of strength

• The cycle of life and rebirth

• The value of wisdom

• The power of unity