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The Great Maya Civilization

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When did the maya reach the peak of its civilization?

a)

Sixth century B.C

b)

Fifth century A.D

c)

Sixth century A.D

d)

Seventh century A.D

2.

What was the population of each city

a)

About 5,000 to 50,000

b)

Around 3,000

c)

About 6,000 to 10,000

d)

Around 5,000

3.

The mayans developed a government ruled by . . .

a)

Gods and Priests

b)

Kings and Priests

c)

Farmers

d)

Nobles and Officers

4.

True of False :

The ancient Maya believed in recurring cycles of creation and destruction and thought in terms of eras lasting about 5,200 modern years.

a)

True

b)

I wasn't paying attention

c)

False

d)

I don't know

5.

What are “stelas”

a)

Stone slabs

b)

metal boards

c)

steel floors

d)

Stone slabs with inscription and carvings in it

6.

What country's roads can mayan roads be compared to?

a)

Egypts roads

b)

Jamaican roads

c)

Romans roads

d)

British roads

7.

Were the maya a great civilization?

a)

No

b)

Yes

c)

Maybe

d)

Yaaaasssss!!!