The Maya L4

Identify the type of Maya building shown in the image.

• Pyramid

• Temple

• Palace

• Ball Court

What is happening in this Maya carving?

• A ritual ceremony

• A battle scene

• A royal meeting

• A marketplace

The large space in the centre of a Maya city was called:

• Plaza

• Forum

• Agora

• Square

What did a typical Maya city look like? For example, what features would you find in the centre, and on the edge of the city?

• A central plaza with temples and palaces, surrounded by residential areas

• A large industrial zone with factories and warehouses

• A central market with skyscrapers and modern infrastructure

• A rural landscape with farms and open fields

The Maya used this place for what purpose? (Clue: rubber)

• Playing the Mesoamerican ballgame

• Growing rubber trees

• Trading rubber goods

• Storing rubber materials

How many hieroglyphs can you see on the pot?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

How many cacao fruit can you see?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Historians believe the cacao bean was important to the Maya because:

• It was used as currency.

• It was a staple food.

• It was used in religious rituals.

• It was a symbol of power.

In this Maya painting, identify the item made from cacao beans.

• Cup of hot chocolate

• Bowl of fruit

• Plate of bread

• Jug of water

How did the Maya make the froth on top of the hot chocolate?

• By whisking the chocolate with a wooden stick

• By adding milk and stirring vigorously

• By using a special frothing tool

• By letting it sit and naturally form froth