Mayan Civilization

How did the Mayan people communicate?

• They used hieroglyphics

• They used sign language

• They used Morse code

• They used pictograms

Where did the Mayans live?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Colombia

What is the largest city in the Mayan civilization?

• Tikal

• Chichen Itza

• Palenque

• Copan

Which of the following is/are possible explanation(s) for the disappearance of the Mayas? Population outgrew area to farm, Warfare from outside, Severe drought

• All of the above

• Only population growth

• Only warfare

• Only severe drought

How did the Mayans farm?

• They cut terraces into the hillside.

• They used advanced irrigation systems.

• They practiced nomadic farming.

• They relied solely on hunting and gathering.

What allowed people to have more time for creating art, religion, buildings, etc.?

• agriculture

• hunting

• fishing

• trading

Explain what a social hierarchy is

• A system that ranks people or groups based on their status and power.

• A method of organizing people based on their age and experience.

• A classification of individuals based on their geographical location.

• A framework for evaluating the economic contributions of individuals.

Which Mayan crops are part of Mexican food today?

• wheat, rice, and barley

• lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream

• corn, beans, and squash

• tortilla chips, beef, and rice

The system of writing which used symbols, signs, and pictures was called

• hieroglyphics

• cuneiform

• alphabet

• pictograms

What was the social structure of the Mayans?

• Powerful kings and nobles on top; poor peasants and slaves on bottom

• Merchants and artisans held the highest status; farmers were at the bottom

• All citizens were considered equal regardless of wealth or occupation

• Priests and scholars were the ruling class; warriors were the labor class