maya

Where did the Maya civilization primarily develop?

• Along the Nile River
• In the Amazon rainforest
• On the Yucatan Peninsula
• In the Andes mountains

What was one of the first agricultural practices of the Maya?

• Using modern machinery
• Working the land as early as 1800 BCE
• Only gathering wild plants
• Planting rice in flooded fields

What was a key feature of Maya cities?

• They were all located near rivers
• They were centered around religious structures
• They were constructed underground
• They were built in the mountains

Based on the Maya's agricultural practices, what can be inferred about their society?

• They relied solely on hunting
• They had advanced farming techniques
• They did not need to trade
• They were nomadic

What agricultural technique did the Maya use to maximize food production?

• Planting in rows without irrigation
• Using only traditional plowing methods
• Farming on flat land only
• Building raised fields in wet lowlands

How did trade influence the Maya economy?

• It only benefited the elite
• It decreased agricultural production
• It allowed for the exchange of goods between regions
• It was not important

What was the significance of cacao beans in Maya society?

• They were used for decoration
• They were a form of currency ($)
• They were only eaten by the elite
• They were used to make clothing

What does the term 'polytheism' mean in the context of Maya religion?

• A focus on nature
• Worship of multiple gods
• A belief in reincarnation
• Worship of a single god

What role did priest-kings play in Maya society?

• They had no power
• They were both religious and military leaders
• They were primarily farmers
• They were only political leaders

Which achievement is NOT associated with the Maya civilization?

• Advancements in astronomy
• The use of a number system including zero
• The development of a writing system
• The invention of the wheel