The Americas Unit Quiz

Why did the Maya use slash and burn agriculture/farming methods?

• To clear land for farming

• To build houses

• To create roads

• To make pottery

The family environment that the Maya lived in can be described as:

• Large extended families living together

• Small nuclear families in separate houses

• Nomadic families moving frequently

• Isolated individuals living alone

Did the Maya have a writing system? Metal tools? Highly accurate calendars? System of numbers?

• Yes, they had all except metal tools

• No, they had none of these

• Yes, they had all of these

• Yes, they had only metal tools

What was the largest Mayan city in the classical period?

• Tikal

• Chichen Itza

• Palenque

• Copan

What led to the collapse of the Mayan civilization?

• Drought and warfare

• Invasion by the Romans

• Discovery of new lands

• Overpopulation and disease

Why did the Maya use a stela?

• To record important events

• To build bridges

• To create musical instruments

• To store food

What is the definition of sphere of influence?

• An area where a country has power to affect developments

• A circular object used in rituals

• A type of ancient weapon

• A method of farming

The Maya lived largely in what environment that made it difficult for them to farm?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Mountains

• Plains

Why did John L. Stephens and Frederick Catherwood go to Central America?

• To study the wildlife

• To explore ancient ruins

• To trade goods

• To map the coastline

What was the basic social unit of Mayan Society?

• Extended Family

• Tribe

• Family

• Village