Maya Civilization Quiz

What areas did the Maya occupy?

• Honduras

• Belize

• Guatemala

• All of the above

What is a codex?

• Bead calculator

• Accordion-like book

• An instrument

• Picture glyphs

In 925 AD, the city-state of Chichen Itza became the most powerful city-state, ruling for...

• 200 years

• 150 years

• 100 years

• 250 years

Who was the god of fire?

• Viracocha

• Hunahpu

• Pariacaca

• Itzamna

How many steps did each side of the El Castillo pyramid have?

• 81

• 91

• 101

• 111

Which Mayan books still exist today?

• Madrid Codex

• Paris Codex

• Dresden Codex

• All of the above

What are the Mayans known for?

• Art

• Architecture

• Astronomy

• All of the above

What was a popular Mayan food?

• Papayas

• Maize

• Pineapples

• All of the above

Today, there are approximately ___ Maya languages still used.

• 70

• 80

• 90

• 100

The Mayans were located at what letter on the map?

• A
• B
• C