Maya Civilization Quiz
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What was the time period in which the Maya civilization flourished?

  • 500 BCE - 500 CE
  • 100 BCE - 600 CE
  • 300 CE - 900 CE
  • 250 CE - 850 CE (correct)
  • Which of the following was NOT a location where the Maya civilization was centered?

  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Mexico
  • Peru (correct)
  • What was the primary purpose of the tall pyramids and temples built by the Maya?

  • To serve as astronomical observatories
  • For defensive purposes
  • As royal palaces
  • To worship their gods (correct)
  • What was the Mayan system of writing called?

    <p>Hieroglyphs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary crop grown by the Maya?

    <p>Maize (corn)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the Mayan city-states governed?

    <p>By kings and nobles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Maya use cacao beans to make?

    <p>A special chocolate drink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a social class in Maya society?

    <p>Soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common political structure in Maya society?

    <p>City-state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Maya pyramids?

    <p>Religious ceremonies and worship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor that led to the mysterious decline of the Maya civilization around 900 AD?

    <p>Drought, warfare, and changes in trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

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