Ancient Maya Review

The Ancient Maya lived in ​

(a)   and ​ (b)   .

• Southern Mexico
• Central America
• North America
• Western Mexico

What type of climate did the Maya live in?

• Swamp

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Tundra

What problem did the Maya have with farming?

• The soil was not good for the crops

• There was not enough farmers to take care of the crops

• There were too many crops being planted

• There was not enough rain for the crops

Which of the following best describes the religious practices of the Maya?

• The Maya worshipped a single god.

• The Maya worshipped multiple gods.

• The Maya didn't worship any gods.

What TWO ways did the Maya find to plant crops?

• Planting crops on the water

• Terrace Farming

• Crop Rotations

• Slash and Burn Farming

What is a cenote and why was it significant to the Maya?

• A type of ancient Mayan temple used for rituals.

• A natural sinkhole used by the Maya for water and rituals.

• A type of Mayan calendar used for agricultural purposes.

• A traditional Mayan dish made from corn.

What were Mayan books called?

• Codices

• Sacred Scrolls

• Hieroglyphs

What did the Maya use the sky to create?

• A calendar

• A way to navigate the seas

• A system of writing

• Telescopes

The Mayan writing system used _______ to record events.

What was the Maya's government like?

• The Maya had a democratic government with elected officials.
• The Maya government had a king who ruled over everything.

• The Maya government each city-state was ruled by a king.