How did the Hero Twins defeat the death gods?

They sacrificed themselves and resurrected

What major role did shamans play in Olmec religion?

Transforming into animals to access the spirit world

What happened to the twins' father, Hun Hunahpu?

He was killed by the lords of Xibalba

Where did the Olmecs believe the spirit world could be accessed?

Through sacred landscapes like caves and rivers

How is the Maya ballgame connected to the Hero Twins?

It represents their trials in the underworld

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1
The Hero Twins‘ most significant talent was being able to connect with dieties
True
False
2
Which natural forces were central to Olmec worship?
Rain and corn
The sun and animals
Ice and snow
Fire and metal
3
How did the Hero Twins defeat the death gods?
They built a pyramid
They prayed to the maize god
They sacrificed themselves and resurrected
They used fire
4
Which god was associated with rain in Maya mythology?
Ah Puch
Kʼawiil
Chac
Itzamna
5
What major role did shamans play in Olmec religion?
Making and passing religious based legislature
Leading armies
Building temples
Transforming into animals to access the spirit world
6
What sacred tree connected the Maya cosmos?
Cacao
Acacia
Willow
Ceiba
7
What happened to the twins' father, Hun Hunahpu?
He was turned into maize
He became king of Xibalba
He defeated the dieties of wind and rain
He was killed by the lords of Xibalba
8
Where did the Olmecs believe the spirit world could be accessed?
Through stars and constellations
On the mountaintops - the higher the better allowing for connection to Gods
Through prayer and written scrolls
Through sacred landscapes like caves and rivers
9
What animal was most sacred to the Olmec people?
Jaguar
Panther
Snake
Eagle
10
What did the Hero Twins become after their victory?
Divine rulers in the Maya empire
2 panthers
The sun and the moon
A pair of constellions
11
Which theme is central to the Hero Twins myth?
Importance of obedience towards divine rulers
Life overcoming death
War and conquest
Vengance
12
What is the name of the Maya underworld?
Xochitl
Izapa
Xibalba
Tikal
13
How is the Maya ballgame connected to the Hero Twins?
It celebrates the harvest season
It was created by the Gods
It tells the story of their journey through teamwork
It represents their trials in the underworld
14
What are the names of the Hero Twins?
Chac and Kʼawiil
Itzamna and Ix Chel
Popol and Vuh
Hunahpu and Xbalanque
15
Who is Kukulkan?
Diety of wind, change and rain
God of the sea and ocean
Diety of seasons
God of maize and harvest

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