Maya Classic Era Quiz

What years define the Classic Era of the Maya?

• 300 AD to 800 AD

• 250 AD to 900 AD

• 200 AD to 700 AD

• 400 AD to 1000 AD

What were the greatest achievements of the Maya during the Classic Era?

• Literature, music, and dance

• Art, science, and architecture

• Medicine, agriculture, and trade

• Politics, warfare, and religion

Which city influenced the Maya with items such as tools?

• obsidian

• Chichen Itza

• Teotihuacan

• Palenque

What was the population range of one of the most important cities of the Classical Era, Tikal?

• 10,000 to 20,000

• 30,000 to 60,000

• 50,000 to 100,000

• 70,000 to 120,000

What did the pyramids in Tikal symbolize?

• The wealth of the city

• The power/influence of the leaders

• The religious beliefs of the people

• The technological advancements

What did the leaders have power to?

• To train experts

• ignore public opinion
• organize large labor forces

• make decisions, enforce laws, guide policies

What type of farming did people use to grow staple crops like maize in suburban areas?

• Terrace farming

• Slash-and-burn farming

• Hydroponic farming

• Vertical farming

What was used to collect rainwater into reservoirs in the Maya civilization?

• Aqueducts

• Cenotes

• Wells

• Rivers

Did Maya city-states share a similar pattern throughout the region?

• Flase

• True

What did the Maya share throughout their city-states?

• Language and customs

• Currency and trade routes

• Military and weapons

• Clothing and jewelry