Maya Disappearance

Their disappearance classified what era of Maya civilization?

• Pre-classic

• Post-classic

• Classic

Which of the following is/are possible explanation(s) for the disappearance of the Mayas?

• Population outgrew area to farm 

• Warfare from outside

• Severe drought

• All of the above

What was one of the primary reasons for the decline of the Maya civilization?

• Environmental degradation

• Invasion by Europeans

• Lack of resources

• Technological stagnation

Which region was primarily inhabited by the Maya civilization?

• Andes Mountains

• Amazon Rainforest

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Sahara Desert

What was a significant factor in the Maya's agricultural success?

• Terrace farming

• Irrigation systems

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

• Hydroponics

Which of the following was a major city of the Maya civilization?

• Tikal

• Machu Picchu

• Cuzco

• Teotihuacan

What writing system did the Maya develop?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabetic

• Pictographic

Which calendar system was used by the Maya?

• Julian Calendar

• Gregorian Calendar

• Long Count Calendar

• Lunar Calendar

What was the primary material used in Maya construction?

• Wood

• Stone

• Brick

• Concrete

Which of the following was a staple crop for the Maya?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Maize

• Barley