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Mayan Culture and Civilization
Mayan Culture and Civilization
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A way to learn more about the Mayan culture!
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1
In the creation story, what elements were used to create human flesh?
corn and water
earth and water
mud and sulfur
fire and salt
2
What is the story of creation of the Maya called?
none of the above
both 1 and 2
Popol Vuh
Popol Wuj in the K’iche’ language
3
What is the most recognizable example of Mayan architecture?
buildings
churches
tombs
pyramids
4
The Mayans believed in human sacrifice
false
true
5
What was the center of the compass represented by in Mayan civilization?
a rose
a Buddha
a cobia tree known as the Mayan tree of life
a priest
6
Which of the following directions did the Mayans associate with the color black?
west
south
north
east
7
What is sacred to the Mayans because it connected them to their ancestors?
onions
gold
maize (white and yellow corn)
salt
8
The Popol Vuh is also called
The Book of Time
The Story of Creation
The Bible
The Book of the People
9
Which describes the Mayan social structure?
The kings were higher up than the priests
There was no caste system
Their social class was hereditary
They could marry out of their class
10
The Mayans believed in god-like rulers.
False
True
