Understanding the Maya Civilization

How do historians use castles as evidence to understand medieval life and warfare?

• They imagine how people might have lived there.

• They guess what the rulers were like.

• They use stories and myths about the castle.

• They avoid using castles as evidence.

Why do historians examine medieval manuscripts and documents?

• To learn about myths and legends

• To understand past societies and historical events

• To find hidden treasure maps

• To learn about modern history

How can studying old coins help historians learn about trade and economy in the past?

• Coins show rulers, materials, and trade connections.

• Coins tell stories from the past.

• Coins are made of gold and silver.

• Coins have secret messages on them.

Why do historians study artifacts like weapons, armor, and tools?

• To learn about ancient myths

• To understand warfare, technology, and daily life

• To collect valuable items

• To find hidden messages

How do historians use ruins and old buildings to learn about past societies?

• They imagine how people lived.

• They study structures to understand how people lived and built things.

• They avoid using ruins because they are incomplete.

• They focus only on castles.

Why do historians study paintings and illustrations from the past?

• To understand how people dressed, lived, and thought at the time

• To critique ancient art techniques

• To find hidden codes in paintings

• To use them as decoration

How do historians use skeletons and human remains as evidence?

• To learn about people's health, diet, and causes of death

• To build museums

• To make guesses about the past

• To sell to collectors

What is the name of the ancient civilization that historians discovered ruins of in the jungles of Central America?

• Romans

• Maya

• Egyptians

• Greeks

What do historians call the Maya, an ancient society that built cities, developed writing, and had advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics?

• A small village

• A lost kingdom

• A civilization

• A group of nomads

Which ancient seafaring people did some Victorians believe built the Maya civilization?

• Vikings

• Egyptians

• Phoenicians

• Greeks