Exploring the Ancient Mayans

What was the primary writing system used by the Ancient Mayans?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Latin

• Cyrillic

Which of the following was a major city of the Ancient Mayan Civilization?

• Rome

• Tikal

• Athens

• Babylon

What was the primary material used by the Mayans to build their pyramids?

• Marble

• Limestone

• Granite

• Sandstone

Which of the following was a staple crop of the Mayan diet?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Maize

• Barley

What was the Mayan calendar primarily used for?

• Predicting weather

• Tracking religious ceremonies

• Calculating taxes

• Scheduling trade routes

Which of the following animals was considered sacred by the Mayans?

• Elephant

• Jaguar

• Eagle

• Dolphin

What was the Mayan ball game called?

• Polo

• Pok-A-Tok

• Lacrosse

• Cricket

Which of the following was a Mayan god associated with rain?

• Zeus

• Thor

• Chaac

• Ra

What type of government did the Mayans have?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• City-states

• Republic

Which of the following is a famous Mayan archaeological site located in Mexico?

• Machu Picchu

• Chichen Itza

• Petra

• Stonehenge