Section 3: The Maya Civilization Flashcards
1
Q
building design
A
architecture
2
Q
the study of the stars and planets
A
astronomy
3
Q
a structure with a flat base and sides shaped like triangles
A
pyramid
4
Q
a symbol that can represent a word, an idea, or a sound
A
hieroglyph
5
Q
The Maya civilization arose in _____ instead of river valleys.
A
rain forests
6
Q
Maya ____ assisted a city’s ruler and were in charge of marking time.
A
priest
7
Q
Warfare was important to the Mayas because they could make ___ of captured farmers and workers.
A
slaves
8
Q
Maya mathematicians figured out the concept of ____ long before other people did.
A
(Math) zero
9
Q
The Maya calendars were very accurate because the Mayas were skilled in _____
A
astronomy
