Mayan Rulers Family Tree | City of Palenque

What was the political structure of the Mayan civilization compared to the Aztec Empire?

• A unified empire under a single ruler

• A collection of city-states with shared culture

• A single city-state dominating the region

• A nomadic tribe with no fixed settlements

What is the significance of the glyphs found next to the names of Mayan rulers?

• They indicate the ruler's age

• They are the written names of the rulers

• They represent the ruler's achievements

• They are decorative symbols with no meaning

Why is the ruler known as Casper given this name?

• His reign was short-lived

• He was a mysterious figure

• He was known for his kindness

• His glyph resembles a ghost

What change occurred in the Mayan city-states around the time of Queen Yol Ignal?

• Decline in military conflicts

• Introduction of new architectural styles

• Increase in trade with other civilizations

• Women began to take positions of power

What was a significant achievement during the reign of Pakal the Great?

• Establishing trade routes with Europe

• Introducing a new writing system

• Defeating the city of Kalak Mul

• Construction of most of Palenque's buildings

How long did Pakal the Great reign, and what record did he hold?

• Over 30 years, longest reigning monarch in Palenque

• Over 50 years, longest reigning monarch of his time

• Over 68 years, longest reigning monarch for 1000 years

• Over 40 years, longest reigning monarch in Mayan history

What event marked the decline of the Palenque Dynasty?

• A devastating earthquake

• The Classic Maya collapse

• Invasion by the Aztecs

• A severe drought