Mayan Civilization Notes

Around what year did the Mayans begin establishing villages in the Yucatán Peninsula?

• 2000 BC

• 1500 BC

• 1000 BC

• 500 BC

Which of the following areas are included in the region where the Mayan civilization was located?

• Mexico

• Guatemala

• Belize

• All of the above

What type of farmers were the Mayans known to be?

• Subsistence farmers

• Commercial farmers

• Nomadic farmers

• Industrial farmers

The Mayans farmed which of the following crops?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Maize

• Barley

The 'Slash and Burn' technique used by the Mayans is a method of:

• agriculture involving cutting and burning of plants to clear fields

• building pyramids using stone and mortar

• navigating through dense forests using marked paths

• creating pottery using clay and fire

Largest and most important cities: Tikal and Palenque.

• Tikal and Palenque

• Chichen Itza and Uxmal

• Teotihuacan and Monte Alban

• Copan and Bonampak

Each city was ruled by a King.

• Who ruled each city?

• What was the capital of each city?

• How many cities were there?

• What was the population of each city?

Rulers had religious and government power.

Kings could communicate with the gods, which allowed them to conduct ceremonies and sacrifices on behalf of their people.

• What could kings do that allowed them to conduct ceremonies and sacrifices on behalf of their people?

• What could kings do that allowed them to build monuments?

• What could kings do that allowed them to lead armies?

• What could kings do that allowed them to govern their people?

Most famous King - Pacal II of the city state of Palenque.

• Pacal II

• K'inich Janaab' Pakal

• Yax Nuun Ayiin I

• Jasaw Chan K'awiil I