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