Mayan Civilization Quiz

Where was the Mayan civilization developed?

• Mesoamerica

• South America

• North America

• Europe

Which countries were part of the Mayan civilization region?

• Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru

• Canada, USA, Mexico

• Spain, Portugal, France

During which time frame did the Preclassic Period occur?

• II b.C. – IV a.C.

• V b.C. – I a.C.

• I b.C. – III a.C.

• III b.C. – V a.C.

Why is the Preclassic Period also called the Formative Period?

• It was a time of war

• It was a time of great cultural development

• It was a time of economic decline

• It was a time of political unrest

What was a significant activity during the Classic Period of the Mayans?

• Construction of large cities

• Development of new languages

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of America

Which regions were occupied by the Mayans during the Classic Period?

• Guatemala and Honduras

• Mexico and Peru

• Brazil and Argentina

• Chile and Bolivia

What happened to the culture after the Spanish arrived during the Postclassic Period?

• It flourished and expanded

• It disappeared mysteriously

• It became more diverse

• It remained unchanged

What was the role of artisans?

• They were priests

• They elaborated objects used by the nobility

• They lived around the cities

• They were prisoners of war

What did farmers do with a third of what they produced?

• Kept it for themselves

• Sold it to the nobility

• Taxed it

• Gave it to artisans

Who were considered slaves?

• Artisans

• Farmers

• Nobility

• Prisoners of war