Mayan Empire Test Review

what was the main purpose for the Mayans to build temples throughout their cities?

A place for religious ceremonies

Which of these is a characteristic of Mayan architecture?

Great stone temples with detailed carvings, that are still studied today

Which statement describes the geographic location of the Mayan Empire?

Most of the Yucatan Peninsula, stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the Caribbean Sea

which of the following best describes Mayan people?

The Maya were classified into different social classes and had worked specific jobs.

Which is the best summary of the Mayan society's class system?

The middle class consisted of merchants, businessmen, and soldiers

How did not having enough water sources impact agriculture and trade in the Mayan Empire?

They didn't have enough water for growing crops, which made it difficult to feed citizens or trade for money.

Describe Mayan trade routes.

They used both land and water routes.

Which of the following statements best describes the 'raised bed farming' technique that the Mayans used?

They would dig up the fertile soil of the swamp and build up beds of soil for planting crops.

what is the main reason the Mayans used terrace farming to grow different crops?

To stop their crops from eroding

Which two statements below best describe the Mayan tribute system?

city-states had to pay tribute to their ruler and if they were defeated in war.

Which of the following statements about a caste system is true?

divide groups of people in a society

What are TWO innovations of the Mayan civilization?

farming techniques and reservoirs

Which of the following are similarities that both the Aztec and Mayan civilizations shared?

farming techniques, polytheistic, government was in the elite class

Besides for trade, what other method did the Mayans use to acquire goods?

warfare