Maya Civilization Quiz

Who documented the ruins of Palenque in 1784?

• Bernasconi

• Carlos III

• Antonio del Río

• José Antonio Calderón

Which areas did the Maya civilization occupy?

• The Caribbean islands

• Northern Mexico and Texas

• Central America including Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Mexico

• South America including Peru and Brazil

What were the three main geographical areas of the Maya civilization?

• The Andes, the Amazon, and the Pampas

• The Pacific coast, the highlands, and the lowlands

• The Sahara, the Nile Valley, and the Mediterranean coast

• The Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, and the Mississippi Valley

Which culture influenced the early development of the Maya civilization?

• The Olmecs

• The Toltecs

• The Incas

• The Aztecs

What was a significant agricultural product for the Maya?

• Potatoes

• Maize

• Rice

• Wheat

Which city was the largest during the Preclassic period?

• Tikal

• El Mirador

• Calakmul

• Copán

What was a key export product of the Maya civilization?

• Gold

• Silver

• Jade

• Cotton

Which city became the principal ally of Teotihuacán?

• Tikal

• Palenque

• Bonampak

• Calakmul

What was a possible cause of the Maya civilization's decline?

• A volcanic eruption

• A plague

• An invasion by the Romans

• A long drought

Which culture influenced the Maya civilization around the year 1000?

• The Incas

• The Aztecs

• The Toltecs

• The Chontales