Maya Civilization Quiz

Who was not at the top of the Maya hierarchy?

• slaves

• nobles

• priests

• kings

The slaves had a better life-style than the farmers.

• True

• False

Which 3 are types of Maya farming?

• slash and burn

• cut and tear

• terrace farming

• raised field

Which food item was not grown by the Maya?

• onion

• papaya

• grapes

• chilli peppers

Which material did the Maya not trade?

• jade

• limestone

• concrete

• marble

Which 3 things may have caused the Maya to leave their city states?

• disease

• drought

• failing crops

• they just wanted to move to another area

In which country was Hernan Cortes born?

• Italy

• England

• France

• Spain

The Spanish invasion was a positive event in Maya history. Would the Maya people of the time think this statement true or false?

• True

• False

The Maya calculated...

• how many months there are in the year.

• how many days there are in a year.

• the distance from earth to the sun.

• the number of hours in the day.

What was the primary writing system used by the Maya?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Latin script

• Runes