Social Studies Chapter 16 Section 2 Quiz
Which of the following describes the layout of a Maya city?
A central plaza served as a market.
What city has been called the "cradle of Maya civilization"?
El Mirador
Which of the following best describes the land of the Maya?
Its geography was extremely varied.
How did sports play a role in Maya religion?
The Maya played a special ball game to honor their gods that took place in a huge court at the foot of a temple. The captain of the losing team was probably sacrifice to the gods.
How did living quarters differ for the upper and lower classes in Maya society?
The upper classes lived in stone buildings, while the lower classes lived in mud huts.
What is true about the Maya city-states?
They were independent of one another.
Why might the Maya make a sacrifice to the maize god?
for a good harvest
How did the Maya use their mathematical skills?
to record astronomical observations
