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