Aztec/Inca/Maya Study Guide

The Maya Civilization was located in:

• South America

• North America

• Central America

• Europe

How many sections do we divide Maya land into? What are those types of lands?

• Two sections: Highlands and Coastal Highlands

• Two sections: Highlands, Lowlands

• Four sections: Highlands, Lowlands, Coastal Plains, and Rainforests

• Five sections: Highlands, Lowlands, Coastal Plains, Rainforests, and Deserts

The civilization that was the predecessor of the Maya is known for what types of statues?

• Olmec civilization, known for colossal head statues

• Aztec civilization, known for sun stone statues

• Inca civilization, known for stone masonry

• Zapotec civilization, known for urns

The Mayan Time Periods are divided into which categories?

• Preclassic, Classic, Postclassic

• Ancient, Medieval, Modern

• Early, Middle, Late

• Bronze, Iron, Stone

How many Maya city-states were there? Please name 3 major ones.

• There were over 50 Maya city-states. Three major ones were Tikal, Chichen Itza, and Copán.

• There were 10 Maya city-states. Three major ones were Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and Palenque.

• There were 25 Maya city-states. Three major ones were Tulum, Coba, and Ek Balam.

• There were 15 Maya city-states. Three major ones were Bonampak, Yaxchilan, and Piedras Negras.

Who was at the top of the Maya Social Structure?

• Halach Uinic

• The Nobles

• The Priests

• The Warriors

The 5 sections of the Maya social structure are:

• Halach Uinic, Nobles/Priests, Merchants/Artisans, Peasants, Slaves

• Kings, Nobles, Warriors, Merchants, Farmers

• Priests, Warriors, Merchants, Artisans, Slaves

• Nobles, Priests, Warriors, Merchants, Farmers

What does “Halach Uinic” mean?

• Chief or True Man

• Ancient Warrior

• Sacred Temple

• Mayan Calendar

The Maya heavily traded in which of the following objects and goods?

• Gold and Silver

• Obsidian and Jade

• Silk and Spices

• Iron and Copper

The name of the ball game that the Maya played is:

• Pok-A-Tok

• Tlachtli

• Ulama

• Chunkey