Mayan Creation Myth Concepts

The video recounts the creation of the Earth by deities from stillness and water. A ceiba tree was planted to separate the sky from the Earth, allowing life to flourish. Initial attempts to create humans from mud and wood failed. The Hero Twins defeated Seven Macaw and played a ballgame in Xibalba to revive their father, the Maize God. Finally, the sun and moon were established, and humans were successfully created from corn.

What was the state of the world at the very beginning according to the myth?

• It was a bustling world with humans.

• It was populated with plants and animals.

• It was a place of stillness, silence, and water.

• It was filled with light and land.

Which tree was planted to separate the sky from the Earth?

• Pine tree

• Maple tree

• Oak tree

• Ceiba tree

What happened to the first humans made from mud?

• They turned into animals.

• They thrived and became worshippers.

• They became immortal.

• They were destroyed in a great flood.

What did the surviving wooden people become?

• Birds

• Fish

• Monkeys

• Lizards

Who falsely claimed to be the sun and the moon?

• Heart of Sky

• Hun Hunahpu

• The Hero Twins

• Seven Macaw

How did the Hero Twins defeat Seven Macaw?

• By drowning him

• By outsmarting him in a game

• By shooting him with darts

• By trapping him in a cave

What was the purpose of the Hero Twins' journey to the Underworld?

• To find treasure

• To defeat the Lords of Xibalba

• To bring their father back to life

• To become gods

What did the Hero Twins become after leaving Xibalba?

• The earth and the sky

• The wind and the rain

• The sun and the moon

• The stars

What material was used to create the final form of humans?

• Clay

• White and yellow corn

• Wood

• Stone

What is the significance of corn in the creation myth?

• It was the material that succeeded in creating true humans.

• It was used to build the sky.

• It was the food of the gods.

• It was used to create the first animals.