Mayans

Where did the Mayans live?

• Sahara Desert

• Central America's mountainous rainforests and flat lowlands

• Amazon rainforest

• Australian Outback

The Mayans main source of food was .....

• Rice

• Maize (corn)

• Wheat

• Potatoes

What was the main material used by the Mayans for building their structures?

• Wood

• Stone

• Clay

• Metal

What was a common feature of Mayan cities?

• Underground tunnels

• Large open plazas

• Skyscrapers

• Railway systems

Which of the following was an achievement of the Mayan civilization?

• Invention of the wheel

• Development of a writing system

• Discovery of electricity

• Creation of the steam engine

What was a common form of Mayan art?

• Oil painting

• Stone carvings

• Glass sculptures

• Metalwork

What was the main purpose of the Mayan pyramids?

• Residential housing

• Religious ceremonies

• Military defense

• Marketplaces

Which of the following was a primary role of Mayan priests?

• Leading military campaigns

• Conducting religious rituals

• Trading goods in the market

• Building city structures

What did the Mayans believe in?

• A single God

• That they would come back to life.

• Many different Gods who all controlled different parts of their lives.

• They didn't believe in anything.

Which of the following was a key feature of Mayan agriculture?

• Terrace farming

• Hunting and gathering

• Slash and burn

• Crop rotation