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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat mathematical achievements is associated with the Maya?geometryfractions and decimalsthe concept of algebrathe concept of zero
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat mathematical achievements is associated with the Maya?geometryfractions and decimalsthe concept of algebrathe concept of zero
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy were human sacrifices made?too many people loved in the citya punishment for not following the rulesto please the godsanimals were considered sacred so humans were used
- 4. Multiple Choice
The Mayans were located at what letter on the map?
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True or False: The Maya were united under a single government ?
True
False
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Maya
had a system of writing like hieroglyphics that represented sounds and also had a system for numbers
spoke Nahuatl
spoke Quechua
built chinampas on Lake Texcoco
- 7. Multiple Choice
The Maya civilization was a group of connected city-states connected by trade.
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which proves the Maya were successful mathematicians and astronomers?
They built a pyramid
They played a complicated ball game
They created a 365 day calendar
all of the above
- 9. Multiple Choice
Complex society, religious ceremonies, and writing classified what era of Maya civilization?
Pre-classic
Post-classic
Classic
- 10. Multiple Choice
Mayans were polytheistic.
True
False
- 11. Multiple Choice
Marriage ceremonies were often small and insignificant.
True
False
- 12. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False? The Maya built a complex system of roads to connect the different Maya city-states.TrueFalse
- 13. Multiple ChoiceMayan astronomers built which structure to view the stars?WallsRoadsObservatoriesBall-courts
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe Maya were polytheistic, meaning they believed in _________ god(s).NoOneManyGreek
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe large stepped pyramids of the Maya served as ______________ to the Gods.Ball-game courtsTemplesMilitary BarracksTrade Ports
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe pictures and symbols used in Mayan writing are callednumberslettershieroglyphicslines
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe Mayans were able to create a detailed calendar because of their advancements in:astronomy and physicsastronomy and agricultureastronomy and mathematicsmathematics and art
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is/are possible explanation(s) for the disappearance of the Mayas?Population outgrew area to farmWarfare from outsideSevere droughtAll of the above
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe region extending from modern Mexico through Central AmericaMesoamericaMesopotamiaMidlandMayas
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe Mayas were skillfulastronomersfarmersmathematiciansall of the above
- 21. Multiple ChoiceMayas worshipped many godstruefalse
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe Mayans lived in what is now present-day..ChileBrazilCubaMexico
- 23. Multiple Choice
Evidence shows that the Maya caused their decline because of their...
religious beliefs.
farming techniques.
ball game.
invasions.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the political organization of Mayan city-states?Each city had the same rulerEach city had no rulerEach city had its own rulerThere were no Mayan city-states, it was called the "Mayan Empire."
- 25. Multiple ChoiceMaya priests often performed ritual __________ of other humans.SacrificeTicklingAcademic TestingEating
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe Maya were the first recorded civilization to feature the concept of ________ in their number system.1- 10Infinity
- 27. Multiple ChoiceHistorians long thought the Maya to be a peaceful people. After deciphering their hieroglyphics, they found that after a city-state lost a battle, most of its soldiers were...Executed by the SoldiersSacrificed to the Gods by the PriestsWorked as carpentersSent back to their city-state
- 28. Multiple ChoiceMesoamerican farmers had to move their farms from time to time because the ______ would wear out & couldn't support farming.cowsllamassoilmuscles
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThe first Mesoamerican civilization began once the people learned how to farm in the ________ rain forest soils.stinkywetpoormoldy
- 30. Multiple ChoiceMaya cities had pyramids and palaces made of _________ in their centers.stonesandbricksice cubes
- 31. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Maya religion who could communicate with the gods?everyonejust the womenonly the prieststhe king and the priests
- 32. Multiple ChoiceOne major breakthrough of the Maya was developing the mathematical concept of _________.zerothe Pythagorean theorempipie
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhich civilization created three major calendars?OlmecMayaAztecInca
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWho did the Mayans worship?One GodMany Gods
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThey were among the first people with a symbol for which number, which was represented by a shell?0510100
- 36. Multiple ChoiceAn advanced system of ________ was developed by the Mayas.AstrologyAstronomy and MathematicsHistoryCosmotology
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of government did the Mayan civilization have?monarchydictatorshipdemocracy
- 38. Multiple Choice
The Mayas civilization began around
2000 BCE
250 CE
900CE
- 39. Multiple Choice
Which class of people held the lowest position in the Maya society?
priests
farmers
slaves
merchants
- 40. Multiple Choice
The Maya had a class system that divided people into different levels of society
True
False
- 41. Multiple Choice
Who held the highest position in the Maya society?
Priests
King
Merchants
Slaves
- 42. Multiple Choice
Priests used their knowledge of __________ and __________ to plan the best times for religious ceremonies.
math and astronomy
science and agriculture
math and agriculture
astronomy and science
- 43. Multiple Choice
Maya achievements include art/ architecture, science, math, and _______________.
medicine
writing/ oral traditions
paper money
tools
- 44. Multiple Choice
How many calendars did the Maya used?
1
2
3
4
- 45. Multiple Choice
One the Maya calendars was for _______, and the other one for ___________.
Agriculture, Social Events
Religion, Reading
Religion, Agriculture
- 46. Multiple Choice
The Maya were among the first people with a symbol for zero.
True
False
- 47. Multiple Choice
The Maya civilization collapsed because of
Drought
Natural Disasters
Food shortages
all of the above
- 48. Multiple Choice
During what time period was the Maya golden age?
325 A.D - 1000 A.D
500 A.D - 1492 A.D
250 A.D - 900 A.D
900 A.D - 2012 A.D
- 49. Multiple Choice
Which shows the correct Maya class system?
King, priests & warriors, merchants & craftspeople, farmers & slaves
Kings, priests, warriors, then farmers
Kings, warriors, priests & merchants, farmers
Kings, priests, farmers, slaves
- 50. Multiple Choice
Astronomers used observations of the stars to determine
the best time for planting crops
the best time for harvesting crops
when to have religious celebrations
all of the above
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