Maya Civilization

Who were the Maya people?

• The Maya people were an indigenous civilization in Mesoamerica.

• The Maya people were nomadic tribes in Europe.

• The Maya people were a medieval kingdom in Africa.

• The Maya people were a seafaring civilization in Asia.

Name two Maya cities.

• Palenque

• Chichen Itza, Tikal

• Copan

• Uxmal

Which rulers were prominent in Maya history?

• Ix K'an Ajaw

• Yax K'uk' Mo'

• K'inich Janaab' Pakal II

• Pakal the Great, K'inich Janaab' Pakal, Yax Pasaj Chan Yopaat

What was the role of Maya merchants?

• Maya merchants facilitated trade, managed distribution of goods, and contributed to the development of a complex market system.

• Maya merchants were known for their military conquests

• Maya merchants were primarily farmers

• Maya merchants were isolated from other civilizations

What are some achievements of the Maya civilization?

• Advanced writing system, accurate calendar system, impressive architectural structures, advancements in mathematics and astronomy

• Established a global empire

• Developed nuclear technology

• Invented the wheel

What type of architecture did the Maya excel in?

• Circular architecture

• Spherical architecture

• Rectangular architecture

• Pyramidal architecture

What was the significance of the Maya calendar?

• The calendar was created by the Aztec civilization.

• The Maya calendar was based on the phases of the moon.

• It was highly accurate and complex, allowing precise tracking of time, agricultural cycles, religious ceremonies, and astronomical events.

• It was used for navigation by the Maya people.

How did the Maya society structure itself?

• Democratic republic with elected officials

• City-states ruled by divine kings with a hierarchical society including nobles, priests, and commoners.

• Tribal society with no centralized leadership

• Feudal system with serfs and lords

What were some common Maya religious beliefs?

• Worship of Greek gods, belief in reincarnation, sacrifice of animals for good luck

• Worship of nature gods, agriculture deities, celestial bodies, belief in afterlife, bloodletting rituals

How did the decline of the Maya civilization occur?

• Environmental degradation, warfare, overpopulation, and social unrest

• Alien invasion, natural disasters, economic collapse