Mesoamerica Review

What two regions is mesoamerica made up of?

• Highlands

• Lowlands

• Midlands

• Swamps

What type of offerings would the Maya people make to their gods?

• Water, fire, gold
• Feathers, shells, pottery
• Dancing, singing, sleeping
• Food, bloodletting, incense, and precious items

Why did the Maya use humans as sacrifice?

• To celebrate victories in battles
• To punish criminals
• To test the loyalty of the community members
• To appease the gods and ensure community well-being.

Which is NOT a social class in Maya society?

• King

• Warrior

• Merchant

• Pope

What is Maya art and culture closely associated with?

• Religion

• War

• Politics

• Nature

How were Mayan stories passed from generation to generation?

• Through oral tradition
• Through written manuscripts
• Through carrier pigeons
• Through telepathic communication

What type of writing system did the Maya use?

• Alphabetic

• Hieroglyphic

• Pictographic

• None

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Where was the Maya civilization primarily located?

• South America

• Central America

• North America

• Europe

What was the main crop cultivated by the Mayan civilization?

• Potatoes

• Wheat

• Maize (corn)

• Rice

Why was it dangerous for Mayan people to live in the highlands?

• Lower altitude, higher oxygen levels, warmer temperatures
• Less rainfall, more sunlight, milder climate
• Increased risk of landslides, avalanches, and earthquakes

• Decreased risk of landslides, avalanches, and earthquakes