WorksheetsMaya Civilization
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which of the 5 characteristics of civilization most influenced the other 4 characteristics?
techonology
religion
social structures
government
In which city would you find the El Castello and the Court of a Thousand Columns??
Tikal
Copan
Chichen Itza
Palenque
Which calendar was based off solar movements?
codex calendar
365 day calendar
sacred calendar
ahkin calendar
Which calendar determined religious holidays and festivals?
codex calendar
365 day calendar
sacred calendar
ahkin calendar
In which city would you find the Great Hieroglyphic Stairway?
Tikal
Copan
Chichen Itza
Palenque
What theory said the civilization ended because of neighboring groups attacking or fighting amongst themselves?
natural disaster
warfare
famine
disease
Which farming technique would be used if there was not enough rain for the crops?
slash & burn
mounds or raised bed
irrigation
terraces
Which farming technique would be used if growing crops on a slope?
slash & burn
mounds or raised bed
irrigation
terraces
What theory said the civilization ended because of lack of rainfall?
natural disaster
warfare
drought
disease
In which city would you find the Temple of Jaguar?
Tikal
Copan
Chichen Itza
Palenque
According to their creation myth, what did the gods make humans from?
animals
wood
clay
corn
During which time period did the Mayas start to collapse
Classic Era
Historical Era
Post Classic Era
Pre-Classic Era
Which is NOT one of the reasons that reading and writing can give you power?
ability to communicate
ability to advance knowledge -building on what has already been learned
ability to learn new things without speaking to the person with the knowledge
ability to describe the artwork found
What did the Mayas call their ruler?
ahkin
sun god
halach unich
polytheism
What theory said the civilization ended because of drought earthquakes or volcanoes erupting?
natural disaster
warfare
tsunami
disease
What term is used to describe people that believe in many gods?
theory
ppolm
polytheism
causeway
During which time period did the Mayas build great cities and develop new ideas?
Classic Era
Historical Era
Post Classic Era
Pre-Classic Era
What 2 areas did the Olmecs influence the Mayas?
fishing & writing
math & planting
planting & writing
fishing & astronomy
What did the Caste System use to determine which class a person should be in?
wealth
birth
skill
effort
What is the open public area in the cities called?
hieroglyphics
codex
plaza
ahkin
What is Mayan writing called?
hieroglyphics
codex
plaza
ahkin
Which plant was considered a delicacy that the upper class was allowed to enjoy?
cacao beans
maize
hemp
avocado
What are Maya books called?
glyphs
codex
plaza
ahkin
Which type of artwork could be found when looking at stela?
sculptures
weavings
pottery
murals
What is it called when they used coils to form pots and bowls?
sculptures
weavings
pottery
murals
Which factor of climate could be seen because they had areas with mountains?
Latitude
altitude
mountain ranges
wind
Which type of art gave scientists a good look at everyday life for the Mayas?
sculptures
weavings
pottery
murals
What is the quickest way to clear out an area to plant, even though it is harmful to the soil?
slash & burn
mounds or raised bed
irrigation
terraces
What did the Mayas NOT use in their trading system?
money
cacao beans
slaves
goods
What is the name of the game played on a ball court similar to soccer and basketball?
pok-ta-pok
jumanji
soc-la-soc
haak
Which factor of climate could be seen because they were located between imaginary lines in Tropical Climate Zone?
Latitude
altitude
mountain ranges
wind
