Geography and the Early Maya

When did the Maya begin settling in the lowlands of what is now northern Guatemala?

• Around 500 BC

• Around 1000 BC

• Around 1500 BC

• Around 2000 BC

What materials did the Maya use to build their houses?

• Stone and bricks

• Metal and glass

• Wooden poles, vines, and mud

• Plastic and concrete

What valuable resources did the forests provide to the Maya?

• Gold and silver

• Water and air

• Food and building materials

• Oil and coal

What is an example of a building material used by the Maya?

• Steel beams

• Wooden poles

• Glass panels

• Plastic sheets

What is the main idea of the text about the early Maya?

• The Maya were great warriors

• Geography helped shape their lives

• The Maya invented many tools

• The Maya lived in deserts

How is obsidian formed?

• By sedimentation

• By volcanic activity

• By erosion

• By crystallization

Why was obsidian valued by the Maya?

• It was colorful

• It was lightweight

• It had sharp edges

• It was easy to find

What did the increase in trade lead to among the Maya villages?

• Isolation

• Conflict

• Prosperity

• Decline

What type of material is obsidian?

• Metal

• Natural glass

• Crystal

• Plastic

What was one of the main activities that connected Maya villages?

• Farming

• Trading

• Hunting

• Fishing