Maya civilization

Which geographic regions made up the Maya homeland?

• Highlands and lowlands

• Deserts and plains

• Mountains and valleys

• Coastal and inland areas

What type of agriculture did the Mayas practice?

• Organic farming

• Aquaculture

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

• Hydroponic farming

What was a significant feature of the highlands in the Maya homeland?

• They had a hot climate

• They had active volcanoes

• They were completely flat

• They were covered in ice

Who were two notable figures associated with the study of the Mayas?

• George Washington

• Christopher Columbus

• John L. Stephens

• Frederick Catherwood

What was a major achievement of the Maya civilization in terms of mathematics?

• Development of the concept of zero

• Creation of the first calculator

• Invention of the number 5

What was the primary writing system used by the Maya civilization?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabetic script

• Logographic symbols

What was the primary agricultural crop cultivated by the Mayas?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Rice

• Barley

What was a common form of governance in Maya city-states?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What was the significance of the ball game played by the Mayas?

• It was a form of entertainment only

• It had religious and political implications

• It was a training exercise for warriors

• It was used to settle disputes

What was the role of the priests in Maya society?

• To govern the city-states

• To conduct religious ceremonies

• To train warriors

• To manage agricultural production