Maya begin (ended 800 AD)
  • 1. When did the Maya civilization end?
A) 1500 AD
B) 500 BC
C) 1000 AD
D) 800 AD
  • 2. Which city was a major center of the Maya civilization?
A) Teotihuacan
B) Tikal
C) Chichen Itza
D) Machu Picchu
  • 3. The Maya civilization reached its peak during which period?
A) Preclassic Period
B) Archaic Period
C) Classic Period
D) Postclassic Period
  • 4. Which crop was central to the Maya diet?
A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Potatoes
D) Maize
  • 5. What major astronomical event were the Maya known for predicting?
A) Comets
B) Meteor showers
C) Eclipses
D) Planetary alignments
  • 6. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Maya art?
A) Realism
B) Symbolism
C) Colorful glyphs
D) Intricacy
  • 7. What was the purpose of Maya stelae?
A) For astronomical observations
B) To mark boundaries
C) For religious rituals
D) To commemorate important events and rulers
  • 8. What is the name of the sacred book of the Maya?
A) Codex Madrid
B) Borgia Codex
C) Dresden Codex
D) Popol Vuh
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