Mayans Review

During which years did the Mayan civilization thrive the most?

• 100 - 450 A.D.

• 250 - 900 A.D.

• 52 - 13 B.C.

• 1000 - 320 B.C.

The Maya Region spanned several countries. Which was NOT one of them?

• Mexico

• Honduras

• Peru

• Guatemala

What kind of religion did the Mayans practice?

• Polytheistic (they worshiped many gods)

• Monotheistic (they worshiped only one god)

• Dualism (believed in two separate gods)

• They believed in reincarnation

Who often served as religious leaders alongside the priests?

• Governors

• Teachers

• Kings

• Elderly people

What was the Popol Vuh?

• The name of a Mayan king

• The name of the Mayan calendar

• The name of a Mayan city-state

• The name of a sacred religious text

The Mayans were known for many achievements and discoveries in math and science. Which was NOT one of their achievements?

• Figured out there were 365 days in a year

• Developed a very accurate calendar

• Created the concept of the number zero

• Discovered a new solar system

The Mayan empire was organized into different areas called ____________.

• Provinces

• City-states

• Counties

• Acres

Which of the following was TRUE about the Mayan kings?

• A different king ruled over each city-state

• The royal title usually passed on to the oldest son

• He supposedly had the "right" to rule from the gods

• All of the above/all answers are correct

What type of farming method did the Mayans use?

• Crop rotation

• Irrigation

• Slash and burn

• Dairy farming

What did the Mayans use as currency (money)?

• They traded goods, like crops

• Gold coins

• Mexican pesos

• Dollar bills made of plant leaves