Ancient Hieroglyphics Lesson 4

What did David Stewart find fascinating about the Maya ruins?

• The large pyramids

• The ancient pottery

• The colorful paintings

• The sculpted stone monuments called stele

Who was the young Russian scholar that began decoding the Maya glyphs?

• David Stewart

• Alberto Rus Lugier

• King Pakal

• Yuri Knoroso

What was discovered inside King Pakal's tomb?

• A map of the Maya cities

• A collection of ancient books

• Gold coins

• Jade jewelry and a mosaic death mask

What symbols did the Maya use in their number system?

• A leaf, a flower, and a tree

• A triangle, a square, and a circle

• A star, a moon, and a sun

• A dot, a line, and a picture of a shell

How many days were in the Maya solar calendar?

• 400 days

• 260 days

• 360 days

• 365.2420 days

What was one of the possible reasons for the decline of the Maya civilization?

• Invasion by foreign armies

• A volcanic eruption

• A massive earthquake

• A lack of rainfall leading to drought

What was unique about the Maya blue paint?

• It was used only for pottery

• It faded very quickly

• It was made from gold

• It was made from indigo dye and faded very little

Where do the descendants of the Maya live today?

• In South America

• Only in Guatemala

• Only in Mexico

• In modern-day Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador

What was the primary writing system used by the Maya civilization?

• Hieroglyphics

• Quipu

• Cuneiform

• Alphabetic

What was the purpose of the Maya ball game?

• Entertainment only

• Religious and ceremonial purposes

• Training for warfare

• Settling disputes between cities