Mayan Civilization Knowledge Assessment

What ancient civilization is discussed in this video?

• Egyptian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Mayan Empire

• Greek Empire

In what region did the Mayan civilization live?

• North America

• South America

• Mesoamerica

• Europe

What kind of climate did the Mayan civilization live in?

• Desert

• Tropical

• Arctic

• Temperate

What crops were the Mayans skilled at growing?

• Wheat, barley, rice

• Corn, beans, squash

• Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers

• Grapes, olives, figs

What time period is known as the Golden Age of the Mayan Empire?

• 1800 BC - 250 AD

• 250 AD - 900 AD

• 900 AD - 1200 AD

• 1200 AD - 1500 AD

How many people lived in the Mayan Empire during its Golden Age?

• About 500,000

• About 1 million

• Over 2 million

• Less than 100,000

What was the name of the Mayan's favorite sport?

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Ulama

• Baseball

What were the symbols that represented words in the Mayan writing system called?

• Alphabets

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Emojis

Which of these is a possible reason for the decline of the Mayan civilization?

• A sudden earthquake

• A long period of drought

• Invasion by aliens

• Too much rain

Where do the ancestors of the Mayans live today?

• Europe and Asia

• North America and Canada

• Mexico and Central America

• Africa and Australia