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