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Which region is featured in the image and title of the learning material?

• Latin America

• North America

• Europe

• Africa

What were Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s paintings about?

• Mexican culture and social issues

• Ancient Greek mythology

• Modern technology

• European royalty

What things show you that Christianity is important in Latin America?

• Presence of churches and religious festivals

• Popularity of baseball

• Use of traditional African music

• Focus on Buddhist temples

Which Mexican celebration honors the dead?

• Día de los Muertos

• Cinco de Mayo

• Carnival

• Independence Day

What crop originated in Latin America and later spread to Europe?

• Corn (Maize)

• Rice

• Wheat

• Barley

Which ancient civilization lived in the Yucatan Peninsula from about 250 to 900 A.D. and spread their culture into Central America?

• Mayans

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Romans

What type of structures did the Mayans build as part of their civilization?

• Huge stone temples in the shape of pyramids with steps

• Wooden huts

• Underground tunnels

• Glass skyscrapers

Which of the following did the Mayans develop?

• Hieroglyphics and a calendar system of 365 days

• The steam engine and the compass

• The printing press and democracy

• The wheel and the telephone

What happened to the Mayan cities over time?

• They were abandoned

• They were expanded

• They were destroyed by earthquakes

• They became capitals of Spain

Explain how the arrival of the Spanish in the early 1500s affected the Mayan civilization.

• The Spanish arrival led to the decline and eventual abandonment of Mayan cities.

• The Spanish helped the Mayans build more temples.

• The Spanish taught the Mayans how to write in English.

• The Spanish made the Mayans rulers of Central America.