E-Learning Day Reading Assignment 10/14/24

Where did David Stuart often accompany his parents?

• To the library

• To the ancient Maya ruins

• To the beach

• To the mountains

What fascinated David Stuart at the Maya ruins?

• The animals

• The weather

• The sculpted stone monuments called stelae

• The food

What did another symbol resemble?

• A closed book

• An open book

• A closed door

• An open window

What is shown in the image on the right side of the page?

• Pictures of animals

• Images of stelae with various symbols and carvings

• Photos of the rainforest

• Drawings of ancient tools

How many distinct glyphs did the Maya writing system use?

• 500

• 600

• 700

• 800

What did the Maya glyphs help to record?

• Weather patterns

• Important dates and events

• Animal migrations

• Plant growth

Where is the Temple of Inscriptions located?

• Egypt

• Mexico

• Greece

• India

What was Pakal buried with?

• Gold

• Silver

• Jade

• Diamonds

What was the pictorial symbol often used to represent in the Maya number system?

• 1

• 5

• 0

• 10

What celestial event did the Maya accurately predict?

• Lunar eclipses

• Solar eclipses

• Meteor showers

• Comet appearances