Maya, Aztec, Inca

Where did the Maya begin settling around 1000 BC?

• Southern Mexico

• Northern Guatemala

• Eastern Honduras

• Western Belize

What type of forests covered most of the land where the early Maya lived?

• Deciduous forests

• Coniferous forests

• Tropical forests

• Temperate forests

Which of the following crops did the early Maya grow?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Maize

• Barley

What is the region known as Mesoamerica?

• The southern part of South America

• The central part of Mexico to northern Central America

• The eastern part of the United States

• The western part of Europe

How many large cities did the Maya territory include during the Classic Age?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50

What linked the Maya cities during the Classic Age?

• A single ruler

• Trade

• A common language

• A shared religion

What did the warm lowlands grow during the Classic Age?

• Wheat and barley

• Rice and corn

• Cotton and cacao

• Potatoes and tomatoes

What were the Maya cities known for constructing?

• Gardens and patios

• Temples and pyramids

• Houses and huts

• Markets and boats

What special game did every Mayan city have a court for?

• Soccer

• Basketball

• A ball game using heads, shoulders, and hips

• Tennis

Which body parts were used in the Mayan ball game?

• Feet and hands

• Heads, shoulders, and hips

• Knees and elbows

• Hands and knees