Exploring Mayan Culture and History

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 civilisation?

• Rome

• Tikal

• Athens

• Babylon

What was the main purpose of the Mayan pyramids?

• Residential homes

• Military forts

• Religious ceremonies

• Marketplaces

Which of the following was a staple food in the Mayan diet?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Maize

• Potatoes

What was the Mayan calendar primarily used for?

• Predicting weather

• Tracking religious events

• Scheduling trade routes

• Measuring land

Which of the following materials did the Mayans use to make their tools?

• Iron

• Bronze

• Obsidian

• Steel

What was the Mayan ball game called?

• Polo

• Pok-A-Tok

• Lacrosse

• Cricket

Which of the following was a Mayan god?

• Zeus

• Ra

• Kukulkan

• Odin

What was the Mayan numeral system based on?

• Base 10

• Base 20

• Base 5

• Base 12

Which of the following is a famous Mayan archaeological site?

• Stonehenge

• Machu Picchu

• Chichen Itza

• Petra