G5 HG U2 Ch2

What did the Maya believe their gods gave them regarding their view of the world?

• An unclear view, like 'breath on a mirror.'

• A perfect understanding of everything.

• The ability to see the future.

• A map of the stars.

What field did the Maya have impressive knowledge in, despite not having modern tools?

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Geography

• Chemistry

How many days did the Maya calculate were in a year?

• 365.2420 days

• 360 days

• 400 days

• 350 days

What is a leap year?

• A year with an extra day every fourth year

• A year with only 360 days

• A year with two extra months

• A year with no holidays

How did the Maya create their solar calendar?

• By observing the movement of the sun

• By using computers

• By following animal migrations

• By copying other cultures

How many months did the Maya divide their year into?

• Eighteen

• Twelve

• Ten

• Twenty-four

What was the purpose of the Maya's Sacred Round calendar?

• To keep track of religious holidays and important events

• To measure the length of the day

• To record rainfall

• To plan harvests only

Compare the accuracy of the Maya's calculation of the year to that of modern astronomers. What does this tell us about their skills?

• The Maya's calculation was very close to modern measurements, showing they were skilled observers.

• The Maya's calculation was much less accurate than modern measurements.

• The Maya guessed the length of the year.

• The Maya used computers to get the exact number.

What did the Maya use to mark each day, resulting in every Maya person having two birthdays?

• One name from the Sacred Round and one from the solar calendar

• One name from the moon and one from the stars

• One name from the king and one from the priest

• One name from the river and one from the mountain

What is an equinox?

• A day when daytime and nighttime are about the same length

• A day when the sun does not rise

• A day when it rains all day

• A day when the moon is full