CKLA Unit 2 Chapter 3

What did the Maya glyphs represent?

• Only numbers

• Only pictures

• Syllables and whole words

• Only sounds

Where is the Temple of Inscriptions located?

• Egypt

• Mexico

• Greece

• India

Who was honored by the Temple of Inscriptions?

• King Tutankhamun

• King Arthur

• King Pakal

• King Solomon

At what age did K’inich Janaab’ Pakal rise to power?

• 10 years old

• 12 years old

• 15 years old

• 18 years old

Who discovered the trap door leading to Pakal's tomb?

• Howard Carter

• Heinrich Schliemann

• Alberto Ruz Lhuillier

• Hiram Bingham

What material was Pakal's death mask primarily made of?

• Gold

• Silver

• Jade

• Marble

What symbols did the Maya use in their number system?

• Dot, line, and triangle

• Dot, bar, and pictorial symbol

• Circle, square, and triangle

• Star, moon, and sun

What did the dot represent in the Maya number system?

• 0

• 5

• 1

• 10

What was the main purpose of the stelae in Maya ceremonial centers?

• To record trade transactions

• To glorify kings

• To teach mathematics

• To store food

How did the Maya use their number system in agriculture?

• To plant their fields

• To measure rainfall

• To calculate harvest time

• To trade crops