Mayan Civilization: Religion, Gods, and Recreation
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What type of number system did the Mayans develop?

  • Hieroglyphs
  • Roman numerals
  • Tally marks (correct)
  • Arabic numerals

How did the Mayans record information and write stories?

  • Using Roman numerals
  • Using tally marks
  • Through Arabic numerals
  • By creating hieroglyphs (correct)

What did the Mayans study that led them to develop an accurate calendar?

  • Sun and planets (correct)
  • Weather patterns
  • Earth's rotation
  • Volcanic activity

What was the main crop cultivated by the Mayans?

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

Which type of government ruled the Mayan city-states?

<p>Ruled by a king (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the religion of the Mayans known for?

<p>Polytheism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the most popular game that the Mayans played?

<p>Pok-a-Tok (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Mayans shape babies' heads using wooden vices?

<p>To show their social status (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization was polytheistic and had over 150 different gods based on nature?

<p>Mayans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant aspect of Inca civilization that played a crucial role in maintaining their empire?

<p>Paved roads (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Incas develop that was essential for communication and transportation within their empire?

<p>Paved stone roads (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sports did the Mayans enjoy participating in?

<p>Dancing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of cacao beans in Aztec culture?

<p>They were used as a form of tribute to Aztec gods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of using passionflower in ancient Aztec culture?

<p>For muscle relaxation and to help with spasms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Tlachtli in Aztec civilization?

<p>A ballgame that involved no use of hands and had religious importance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the belief of the Aztecs related to the sun in their religion?

<p>They believed one day the sun would erupt and violently end the world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Aztec written language is true?

<p>It primarily consisted of hieroglyphs or pictographs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Inca scientific ideas?

<p>Mayan mathematics and astronomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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