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WorksheetsChapter 10 Opportunity Review
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 53mins
What time does the market day in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, start?
6:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
What is a marimba?
A type of drum
A type of flute
A type of xylophone
A type of guitar
What is the main language spoken in Maya markets today?
English
Mayan languages
Spanish
French
What is one of the traditional crafts tourists can find in Maya markets?
Pottery
Weavings
Paintings
Jewelry
What role do Maya shamans often play in their communities?
Teachers
Farmers
Healers
Merchants
What is the purpose of the Maya shrine of Pascual Abaj?
To sell goods
To worship ancient gods
To host festivals
To teach Spanish
What is a "daykeeper" in Maya culture?
A market vendor
A musician
A preserver of the Maya calendar
A tourist guide
What is one change in Maya markets due to tourism?
More barter trade
More use of Mayan languages
More goods designed for tourists
More traditional crafts
What do Maya healers use to treat illnesses?
Modern medicine only
Medicinal plants and rituals
Only spiritual rituals
Only physical exercises
What is one way the Maya have adapted to modern life?
Stopped traditional crafts
Adopted modern clothing only
Use of Spanish language
Abandoned religious festivals
What is a huipil?
A type of food
A woven blouse
A musical instrument
A type of dance
What is one reason indigenous peoples might adapt to modern life?
To lose their culture
To gain access to better jobs
To stop speaking their language
To abandon their traditions
What is one thing often lost when indigenous peoples adapt to modern life?
Modern technology
Traditional clothing
Language and customs
Access to education
What is one way the Maya celebrate religious festivals?
By watching movies
By attending Catholic mass
By playing video games
By going to the beach
What is one example of how the Maya have preserved their culture?
By only speaking Spanish
By abandoning traditional music
By continuing to pray to Maya gods
By not wearing traditional clothing
What is a traditional Maya dish?
Tamales
Chiles Rellenos
Guacamole
Tacos
What is a common material used in Maya weaving?
Nylon
Wool
Cotton
Silk
What is one way the Maya honor their ancestors?
By painting murals
By writing poems
By building altars
By planting trees
What is the primary form of punishment in the Maya justice system for minor offenses?
Jail time
Restitution through labor or community service
Fines
Exile
What language did the judge use to deliver the verdict in the story?
Spanish
English
Quiché
Tzotzil
What is the role of religious brotherhoods in Maya towns?
They govern the town
They organize ceremonies and festivals
They enforce national laws
They manage local businesses
What is the main reason some Maya leave their communities?
To explore new cultures
To find work or get an education
To escape the justice system
To join the national government
How many Mayan languages are there?
10
20
31
50
What is the primary occupation of most Maya in the highlands?
Mining
Fishing
Subsistence farming
Manufacturing
What geographical feature has helped isolate the Maya from the rest of the world?
Deserts
Mountains
Rivers
Plains
What is the name of the cultural region where the Maya live?
Andes
Mesoamerica
Sahara
Amazon
What did the Maya develop that was one of the world's most accurate?
A navigation system
A calendar
A monetary system
A legal code
What happened to the Maya civilization around 900 C.E.?
It expanded rapidly
It collapsed
It was conquered by the Aztecs
It became a democracy
What is the main reason volcanic ash is beneficial to the Maya highlands?
It creates beautiful landscapes
It enriches the soil for agriculture
It provides building materials
It attracts tourists
What is the term for the traditional form of punishment used by the Maya?
Exile
Restitution
Incarceration
Flogging
What is the main challenge faced by the Maya in adapting to modern life?
Lack of interest in modern technology
Difficulty in preserving their culture
Overpopulation
Excessive wealth
What is the name of the brotherhoods in Chiapas?
Cofradias
Cargos
Mayordomos
Hermandades
What is a cultural region?
An area with a single language
An area with a distinct culture or set of similar cultures
An area governed by a single government
An area with a single religion
What did the ancient Aztec civilization have that Maya civilization lacked?
. A knowledge of organized warfare
A single controlling authority
Impressive architecture
A calendar system
Mayan city-states were urbanized. What might you find in an urban area?
Dense foliage
A few thatched huts
Large tracts of farmland
Lots of people living close together
Which timespan represents the peak of the Maya civilization?
200 - 1,000 C.E.
1,600 - 1,700 C.E.
200 B.C.E. - 200 C.E
1,000 - 200 B.C.E.
Which term best describes the relationships between neighboring Mayan city-states?
Nonexistent
Harmonious
Competitive
Commercial
The ancient Mayans believed that their ancestors originally came from:
The moon
The Pleiades star cluster
The Andromeda galaxy
The constellation Orion
A Mayan stele would most likely contain:
A list of farmers who lived in the area
Folktales from the countryside
The story of a major battle
Information about the months and days of the year
While exploring an ancient Mayan temple, you see the following symbols carved into a wall. What might they represent?
Description of the weather for a particular day
Tally of dried goods created in a particular year
Sacred prayer to a Mayan god
Names of all the people living in a particular town
The function of a Mayan step pyramid was most similar to the function of:
A church or synagogue
A royal palace
A grain silo
A royal cemetery
Which of the following natural occurrences would probably be most interesting to a Mayan priest?
A cloud formation on the horizon
The flooding of a nearby river
A hurricane
An unusual alignment of the planets
Which of the following best characterizes how the Maya civilization was conquered?
In a domino effect
All of a sudden
By degrees
Without rhyme or reason
What is the primary form of punishment in the Maya justice system for minor offenses?
Jail time
Restitution through labor or community service
Fines
Exile
What language did the judge use to deliver the verdict in the story?
Spanish
English
Quiché
Tzotzil
What is the role of religious brotherhoods in Maya towns?
They govern the town
They organize ceremonies and festivals
They enforce national laws
They manage local businesses
What is the main reason some Maya leave their communities?
To explore new cultures
To find work or get an education
To escape the justice system
To join the national government
How many Mayan languages are there?
10
20
31
50
What is the primary occupation of most Maya in the highlands?
Mining
Fishing
Subsistence farming
Manufacturing
What geographical feature has helped isolate the Maya from the rest of the world?
Deserts
Mountains
Rivers
Plains
What is the name of the cultural region where the Maya live?
Andes
Mesoamerica
Sahara
Amazon
What did the Maya develop that was one of the world's most accurate?
A navigation system
A calendar
A monetary system
A legal code
What happened to the Maya civilization around 900 C.E.?
It expanded rapidly
It collapsed
It was conquered by the Aztecs
It became a democracy
What is the main reason volcanic ash is beneficial to the Maya highlands?
It creates beautiful landscapes
It enriches the soil for agriculture
It provides building materials
It attracts tourists
What is the term for the traditional form of punishment used by the Maya?
Exile
Restitution
Incarceration
Flogging
What is the main challenge faced by the Maya in adapting to modern life?
Lack of interest in modern technology
Difficulty in preserving their culture
Overpopulation
Excessive wealth
What is the name of the brotherhoods in Chiapas?
Cofradias
Cargos
Mayordomos
Hermandades
What is a cultural region?
An area with a single language
An area with a distinct culture or set of similar cultures
An area governed by a single government
An area with a single religion
How many countries do you think have their OFFICIAL country language as Spanish?
21
31
41
51
What country is this?
Chile
Argentina
Peru
Brazil
What country is highlighted?
Uruguay
Peru
Paraguay
Chile
What country is highlighted?
Ecuador
Chile
Columbia
Bolivia
What country is highlighted?
Chile
Argentina
Peru
Brazil
What country is highlighted?
French Guiana
Guyana
Uruguay
Ecuador
What country is highlighted?
Chile
Bolivia
Guyana
Argentina
What country is highlighted?
Bolivia
Argentina
Uruguay
Columbia
What country is highlighted?
Bolivia
Uruguay
French Guiana
Guyana
What country is highlighted?
Uruguay
French Guiana
Chile
Brazil
What country is highlighted?
Uruguay
Ecuador
Paraguay
Agentina
What country is highlighted?
Columbia
Argentina
Venezuela
Guyana
What country is highlighted?
French Guiana
Bolivia
Uruguay
Paraguay
What country is highlighted?
Columbia
Suriname
Guyana
Chile
What did the ancient Aztec civilization have that Maya civilization lacked?
. A knowledge of organized warfare
A single controlling authority
Impressive architecture
A calendar system
Mayan city-states were urbanized. What might you find in an urban area?
Dense foliage
A few thatched huts
Large tracts of farmland
Lots of people living close together
Which timespan represents the peak of the Maya civilization?
200 - 1,000 C.E.
1,600 - 1,700 C.E.
200 B.C.E. - 200 C.E
1,000 - 200 B.C.E.
Which term best describes the relationships between neighboring Mayan city-states?
Nonexistent
Harmonious
Competitive
Commercial
The ancient Mayans believed that their ancestors originally came from:
The moon
The Pleiades star cluster
The Andromeda galaxy
The constellation Orion
A Mayan stele would most likely contain:
A list of farmers who lived in the area
Folktales from the countryside
The story of a major battle
Information about the months and days of the year
While exploring an ancient Mayan temple, you see the following symbols carved into a wall. What might they represent?
Description of the weather for a particular day
Tally of dried goods created in a particular year
Sacred prayer to a Mayan god
Names of all the people living in a particular town
The function of a Mayan step pyramid was most similar to the function of:
A church or synagogue
A royal palace
A grain silo
A royal cemetery
Which of the following natural occurrences would probably be most interesting to a Mayan priest?
A cloud formation on the horizon
The flooding of a nearby river
A hurricane
An unusual alignment of the planets
Which of the following best characterizes how the Maya civilization was conquered?
In a domino effect
All of a sudden
By degrees
Without rhyme or reason
