Maya, Aztec, and Inca

Question 1

When did the Maya civilization thrive?

Answer 1

200-900 CE

Question 2

Where is Mesoamerica located?

Answer 2

Central America

Question 3

True or false: The Maya invented the wheel.

Answer 3

False: The wheel was invented in Mesopotamia

Question 4

What ball game did the Maya play?

Answer 4

Pok-ta-pok

Question 5

What was the name of the Mayan’s sacred book?

Answer 5

Popul Vuh

Question 6

What was a possible consequence for losing pok-ta-pok?

Answer 6

Human Sacrifice

Question 6

What structures did the Maya build that rose above the forest treetops?

Answer 6

Temples

Question 6

How were the Mayans able to figure out an accurate calendar?

Answer 6

They studied the stars.

Question 7

In which region was the Maya civilization primarily located?

Answer 7

Mesoamerica

Question 8

What did the Maya create that was nearly as accurate as the one we use today?

Answer 8

A calendar

Question 9

What did archaeologists find carved into Maya ruins and monuments?

Answer 9

Hieroglyphs

Question 10

What was the main purpose of the Maya pyramids?

Answer 10

To worship gods