Quiz on Mayan Civilization

What was the main crop of the Mayans?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Barley

• Maize

What material did the Mayans use to make books?

• Animal skin

• Fig tree bark

• Papyrus

• Wood

Which of the following was used as money by the Mayans?

• Silver bars

• Gold coins

• Shells

• Cocoa beans

What unique numeral symbol did the Mayans have?

• One

• Ten

• Zero

• Infinity

What was a common feature of Mayan physical appearance?

• Tall and slender

• Short and robust

• Light skin

• Blue eyes

What type of clothing did Mayan men typically wear?

• Tunic and trousers

• Loincloth and mantle

• Robe and sandals

• Dress and petticoat

What did the Mayans use to predict astronomical events?

• Divination

• Astrology

• Mathematics

• Astronomy

What happened to many Mayan books during the Spanish conquest?

• They were sold

• They were preserved

• They were burned

• They were hidden

What was considered a mark of beauty in Mayan society?

• Tattooed skin

• Pierced ears

• Long hair

• Crossed eyes

What caused the decline of the Mayan civilization after 900 AD?

• Cultural assimilation

• Warfare

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse