Maya Civilisation Review

What did the Maya civilization primarily rely on for their economy?

• Fishing and hunting
• Farming and trade
• Mining and metallurgy
• Tourism and services

What time period did the Maya civilization thrive in?

• 800 to 1500 CE
• 500 to 1200 CE
• 100 to 500 CE
• 200 to 900 CE

What significant architectural feature did the Maya build?

• Skyscrapers
• Stone temples and pyramids
• Wooden huts
• Castles

Which of the following achievements is the Maya civilization known for?

• Building the Great Wall
• Creating the first written language
• Developing a system of mathematics
• Inventing the wheel

What mystery surrounds the decline of the Maya civilization?

• They abandoned their cities
• They were affected by a volcanic eruption
• They were conquered by the Spanish
• They migrated to Europe

Where did the Maya civilization primarily flourish?

• In the deserts of Arizona
• In the mountains of Peru
• In the Yucatán Peninsula and Central America
• In the rainforests of the Amazon

What role did religion play in Maya society?

• It influenced their architecture.
• It was only practiced by the elite.
• It was a recent development.
• It was unimportant to their daily lives.

What was the significance of the Temple of the Hieroglyphic Stairway?

• It was a place for games
• It recorded the history of Copán
• It was a site for sacrifices
• It was a school for priests

What did the Maya believe about the gods' wisdom compared to humans?

• Humans are wiser than the gods
• Wisdom is not important to the Maya
• The gods are much wiser than humans
• Humans and gods are equal in wisdom

What does the phrase 'breath on a mirror' symbolize in Maya belief?

• Clear understanding
• The importance of family
• Limited human perception
• A reflection of the gods