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WorksheetsMaya Review Quiz Section 2 & 4
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does it mean that the Maya religion was polytheistic?
It means they believed in nature
It means they didn't believe in any gods
It means they believed in many gods
It means they believed in one god
Which of the following was NOT a primary Maya god?
Cocoa
Corn
Sun
Rain
What did the Maya believe gave strength to the gods?
Jade
Blood
Feathers
Plants
Who were the people usually sacrificed by the Maya?
Farmers
Priests
Nobles captured during war
Merchants
Which is NOT true about the ancient Mayan ballgame?
It was called pok-a-tok.
The winning team was sacrificed.
Players tried to hit a rubber ball through a stone ring.
People from all levels watched the game.
How many calendars did the Maya have?
1
2
3
4
The Mayan believed that gods
influenced their daily lives
represented nature and had animal characteristics
Needed to be pleased with blood.
All answers are true
Who could 'read' the hidden meaning of the Sacred Round calendar?
Merchants
Farmers
Priests
Nobles
The Mayan priests use the sacred calendar to determine
the best days to trade and travel
the best days to have religious ceremonies and go to war.
the best days to fish and gather seeds
the best days to build pyramids
Which letter is the Mayan Civilization?
J
K
L
M
Which letter is theAztec Civilization?
J
K
L
M
True or False: Mayan peasants farmed and built the pyramids.
True
False
Who served as soldiers during times of war?
Priests
The King
The Peasants
Slaves
