Ancient Mayan civilizations
  • 1. What was the main staple food of the Ancient Mayans?
A) Maize (corn)
B) Wheat
C) Rice
D) Barley
  • 2. Which ancient city was the center of the Mayan civilization?
A) Chichen Itza
B) Tikal
C) Nazca Lines
D) Machu Picchu
  • 3. What was the name of the Mayan writing system?
A) Pictograms
B) Alphabetic
C) Cuneiform
D) Hieroglyphics
  • 4. What was the name of the Mayan ball game that had religious significance?
A) Soccer
B) Cricket
C) Basketball
D) Pok-A-Tok
  • 5. Which material did Mayans mostly use for their architectural structures?
A) Limestone
B) Marble
C) Brick
D) Wood
  • 6. Which ruler is often associated with the height of Mayan civilization in the Classical Period?
A) Pacal the Great
B) Cortes
C) Atahualpa
D) Montezuma
  • 7. What did the Mayans use to predict future events based on celestial patterns?
A) Astrology
B) Astronomy
C) Alchemy
D) Numerology
  • 8. What type of writing material did the Mayans use?
A) Bark paper
B) Clay tablets
C) Papyrus
D) Vellum
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