The Maya Civilization

1. What was the primary writing system used by the Maya civilization?

• Alphabetic script

• Hieroglyphics

• Logographic script

• Cuneiform

1. Which of the following was a significant achievement of the Maya civilization?

• Construction of the Great Wall

• Development of a complex calendar system

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of electricity

1. What was the main agricultural product of the Maya civilization?

• Corn (maize)

• Rice

• Wheat

• Barley

1. Which of the following was a major city of the Maya civilization?

• Tikal

• Beijing

• Rome

• Cairo

1. What was the primary purpose of the Maya pyramids?

• Religious ceremonies

• Military fortifications

• Trade centers

• Residential buildings

1. What was a common method of agriculture practiced by the Maya civilization?

• Terrace farming

• Crop rotation

• Hydroponics

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

1. What type of government did the Maya civilization primarily have?

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

1. What was a key factor in the decline of the Maya civilization?

• Loss of trade routes

• Invasion by foreign armies

• Climate change and drought

• Technological stagnation

1. Which of the following was a common religious practice among the Maya?

• Ancestor worship

• All of the above

• Sun worship

• Animal sacrifice

1. What was the significance of the ball game in Maya culture?

• It had religious and political significance

• It was a form of entertainment only

• It was a method of trade

• It was used for military training