Mayan Civilization Quiz

Where were the highlands of the Mayan civilization located?

• Southern Guatemala

• Northern Guatemala

• Belize

• Yucatan Peninsula

What is the name of the ancient Mayan temple that can still be visited today?

• Chichen Itza

• Tikal

• Copan

• Palenque

Which class was at the top of the Mayan social hierarchy?

• Ruling class

• Commoners

• Slaves

• Merchants

What did Mayan kings and nobles wear?

• Animal skins and feather headdresses

• Silk robes and gold crowns

• Cotton tunics and silver jewelry

• Leather armor and helmets

Which civilization influenced the Mayan civilization?

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Inca

• Toltec

Which of the following is NOT an early civilization with a writing system mentioned in the text?

• Roman

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Chinese

What did Mayan books contain information about?

• Gods, leaders, ceremonies, and daily life

• Weather patterns and agriculture

• Trade routes and commerce

• Military strategies and battles

Where were the lowlands of the Mayan civilization located?

• Northern Guatemala, Belize, and the Yucatan Peninsula

• Southern Guatemala and Honduras

• Central Mexico and El Salvador

• Eastern Nicaragua and Costa Rica

What did the Mayan social hierarchy consist of?

• Ruling class, nobility, commoners, and slaves

• Merchants, artisans, farmers, and priests

• Warriors, scribes, traders, and builders

• Farmers, hunters, gatherers, and fishermen

What was built in Palenque City to honor King Pacal?

• A library

• A temple

• A palace

• A school