CKLA Gr, 5 Unit 2 Lesson 2 Questions

Who was Désiré Charnay?

• A Maya king

• A Spanish conquistador

• A French archaeologist

• An American explorer

What was the main food of the Maya?

• Potatoes

• Wheat

• Rice

• Maize

What was the purpose of the Maya pyramids?

• Schools for children

• Homes for the people

• Storage for food

• Burial monuments for kings

What was the Well of Sacrifice believed to be?

• Home of rain gods

• A place for fishing

• A swimming pool

• A storage well

What did the Maya use obsidian for?

• Writing books

• Making clothes

• Building houses

• Jewelry and tools

What was the Maya ball game called?

• Pok-a-tok

• Tennis

• Soccer

• Basketball

What did the Maya believe controlled everything?

• Kings

• Animals

• Gods

• Stars

What was a common offering to the gods?

• Paintings

• Flowers

• Gold coins

• Sacrificial blood

What did the Maya use to sweeten foods and drinks?

• Sugar

• Honey

• Salt

• Spices

What technique did the Maya use in forested areas for farming?

• Slash and burn

• Irrigation

• Crop rotation

• Hydroponics