Exploring the Mayan Civilization

What was the primary material used by the Mayans to build their pyramids?

• Wood

• Stone

• Metal

• Clay

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

• Rome

• Tikal

• Athens

• Cairo

The Mayans are known for their advancements in which of the following fields?

• Astronomy

• Medicine

• Engineering

• Literature

Which of the following crops was most important to the Mayan diet?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

• Barley

What was the purpose of the Mayan ball game?

• Entertainment only

• Religious and political significance

• To train warriors

• To decide leadership

Which of the following best describes the Mayan writing system?

• Alphabetic

• Hieroglyphic

• Pictographic

• Numeric

How did the Mayans use their calendar system?

• To track the seasons for farming

• To predict the future

• To organize festivals

• All of the above

Which of the following was a common feature of Mayan cities?

• Skyscrapers

• Pyramids

• Castles

• Colosseums

What was the role of the Mayan king?

• To lead the army

• To act as a mediator between the gods and the people

• To manage trade

• To write laws

Which of the following statements about Mayan religion is true?

• They worshipped a single god

• They had a pantheon of gods

• They did not practice any form of religion

• They borrowed gods from the Romans