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