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What was the god Itzamna's job, based on mesoamerican Mythology?
The sun god
The rain god
The god of the moon and Childbirth
The creator
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What was the name of the the goddess that was often paired with Itzamna, associated with the moon and childbirth?
Kinich Ahau
Ix Chel
Itzamna
Chahk
3
The Maya believed in a multi-layered universe with thirteen heavens and nine underworld levels.
False
True
4
In Mesoamerican Mythology they were against doing human sacrifices.
False
True
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What was the god Kinich Ahau's job in Mesoamerican Mythology?
The moon and childbirth god
The sun god
The creator god
The rain god
6
The Myth called "Popol Vuh" narrates the creation of humans from maize by the gods.
True
False
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What was the job of the Maize god in Mesoamerican Mythology?
The life sustaining power of corn
The life sustaining power of wheat
The life sustaining power of grass
The life sustaining power of fruit
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How many days were in a year based on the mesoamerican calender?
365
270
300
356
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What animal(s) were used as symbolism in Mesoamerican Mythology?
Serpents
Fish
Jaguars
Birds
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What was the name of the rain god in mesoamerican Mythology?
Kinich Ahau
Chahk
Itzamna
Ix Chel
