The Maya Civilization: A Legacy of Innovation and Culture

What was one of the major achievements of the ancient Maya civilization?

• Development of a written language of hieroglyphs

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of electricity

• Creation of the steam engine

During which period did the Maya civilization begin to rise, marking the start of the Classic Period?

• 250 CE

• 600 CE

• 900 CE

• 1519 CE

Which of the following was NOT a primary crop of the Maya civilization?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Beans

• Squash

What was the primary architectural material used by the Maya for constructing their grand stone buildings?

• Limestone

• Granite

• Marble

• Sandstone

Which Maya city continued to thrive during the Post-Classic Period, particularly in the Yucatán Peninsula?

• Chichén Itzá

• Tikal

• Copán

• Uaxactún