T9 L3 Check for Understanding

How was the Maya civilization set up?

• As a unified empire

• As independent city-states, ruled by a god-king and serving as a center for religious ceremonies and trade

• As a democracy

• As a republic

The Maya planted on _______ above swamps and on hillside terraces.

• raised beds.

• flat plains.

• desert sands.

• rocky outcrops.

Who was above everyone in the Mayan society?

• The noble class

• The priests

• The Mayan king

• The warriors

According to the step-by-step guide to blood sacrifice, what was the most common form of human sacrifice?

• Drowning

• Burning

• Beheading

• Hanging

What type of calendar did the Maya develop?

• A 365-day solar calendar

• A 260-day religious calendar

• A 300-day lunar calendar

• A 200-day agricultural calendar