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