11 Questions
What was the time period in which the Maya civilization flourished?
250 CE - 850 CE
Which of the following was NOT a location where the Maya civilization was centered?
Peru
What was the primary purpose of the tall pyramids and temples built by the Maya?
To worship their gods
What was the Mayan system of writing called?
Hieroglyphs
What was the primary crop grown by the Maya?
Maize (corn)
How were the Mayan city-states governed?
By kings and nobles
What did the Maya use cacao beans to make?
A special chocolate drink
Which of the following was NOT a social class in Maya society?
Soldiers
What was a common political structure in Maya society?
City-state
What was the purpose of the Maya pyramids?
Religious ceremonies and worship
What was the primary factor that led to the mysterious decline of the Maya civilization around 900 AD?
Drought, warfare, and changes in trade
Test your knowledge about the Maya civilization that thrived in Central America between 250 and 850 CE. Learn about their beliefs in multiple gods, the construction of tall pyramids, and their notable structures like the pyramid at Chichen Itza.
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