LAH 1.2 Impact of the Maya ASSESSMENT (MC & SR/SD)

The Maya lived in which modern-day regions?

• Southern Mexico, Central America

• North America and Canada

• The Andes Mountains in South America

• The Caribbean islands

What type of government did the Maya have?

• A single emperor ruling the whole empire

• Independent city-states each with their own ruler

• A democracy where everyone voted

• A monarchy controlled by one family

Which crops did the Olmecs and Mayans have in common? HINT: MAY NEED TO CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER.

• Squash

• Cacao

• Maize (corn)

• Beans

What was cacao used for in Maya society?

• To build houses

• As money and to make chocolate

• To make weapons

• As a form of clothing

Which of the following did the Maya use to record their history and religion?

• Hieroglyphics written on bark-paper books called codices

• Alphabet letters carved in stone

• Oral songs only

• Painted caves

The Maya were one of the first civilizations to invent what important mathematical concept?

• Fractions

• Zero

• calculators

• Golden Rule

Why was trade important for the Maya civilization?

• It allowed the Maya to abandon farming

• It connected city-states and provided goods not available in their region

• It let them avoid building cities

• It kept them from fighting wars

How did the geography of the lowlands affect Maya farming?

• The rich soil made farming easy everywhere

• Thin, poor soil required them to use slash-and-burn and raised fields

• The cold weather meant crops could not grow

• The desert environment meant farming was impossible

Why were Maya rulers also considered religious leaders?

• They were believed to have been chosen by the gods

• They were elected by the common people

• They were priests in training

• They had to fight as warriors to become kings

How did Maya astronomy and calendars affect daily life?

• They only used them for entertainment

• They guided farming, rituals, and ceremonies

• They were mainly used to track trade routes

• They replaced religion completely