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Facts about Maya history and culture
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1
Which two groups lived at the same time as the Maya?
Olmec and Inca
Olmec and Zapotec
Inca and Aztec
Zapotec and Aztec
2
What was another name for the Underworld?
hell
the Place of Awe
Mr. Kinavey's house
heaven
3
Which scene did the 'wall of skulls' depict?
Mr. Kinavey punishing students
the Maya battling the Aztecs
skeletal warriors fighting
the Spanish conquistators
4
What did Mayan priests decide
Who the king should be
When to plant
Whether or not to fight the Olmecs
Which of the Lords of Death was supreme
5
Which of the following sciences is the study of the stars?
chemistry
biology
botany
astronomy
6
Each Mayan city had:
a ball court
a codex
a wall of skulls
a stela
7
What was not a river the Hero twins had to cross?
blood
pus
spikes
flames
8
Which of the following is a Mayan city?
Mexico City
Chitzen Itza
San Francisco
Machu Picchu
9
What were Mayan pyramids not used for?
ceremonies
astronomy
human sacrifice
homes for the kings
10
The Maya lived in the following nations except:
Guatemala
Belize
Mexico
Panama
11
Which factor lead to the collapse of Mayan society?
war with the Aztecs
a massive earthquake
lack of food
alien abduction
12
In which country did the Maya live?
United States
Peru
Mexico
China
13
What was a Mayan book called?
a tablet
a stela
a novel
a codex
14
The Maya's most important crop was:
whiskey
wheat
potatoes
corn
15
A Mayan pyramid contained:
steep steps
all of the above
deadly traps
a flat top
16
The Mayan ball game was called...
football
tick tock
rugby
pok-a-tok
17
Which of the following did Tepeu and Gucumatz not make men from?
clay
corn
dirt
wood
18
What was the name of the creator god, also known as the maker?
Jesus
Tepeu
Gucumatz
Mr. Kinavey
19
Which was not a Mayan fashion?
sharpened teeth
flattened babies heads
hats
high heels
20
Who did the Maya often sacrifice?
kings
slaves
priests
nobles
