Olmec & Maya: People & Society
What two ancient civilizations were located in Mesoamerica?
Olmec and Maya
In Minecraft, what green creature explodes when it gets close to you?
A Creeper
What scientific field involves studying planets and stars?
Astronomy
Shanks gave it to him!
What is the term for believing in and worshiping many gods and goddesses?
Polytheism
What was the highest social class in Olmec society, which included rulers and religious leaders?
What is the proper term for a baby horse?
A foal
What important invention did the Maya develop using their knowledge of math and astronomy to track time?
A calendar
In Jujustu Kaisen, what are the creatures called that sorcerers fight?
Curses!
What is the name for the specific steps followed during a religious ceremony?
Rituals
What were the Maya government officials called who helped manage local governments?
Administrators
In Stranger Things, what is the name of the alternate dimension?
The Upside Down
What did the Maya develop that allowed them to represent and work with numbers in advanced ways?
They developed a numerical system.
What are the names of Luffy's older brothers?
Portgas D. Ace and Sabo
Besides their religious responsibilities, what scientific role did Maya priests sometimes have?
Astronomers
What is the term for a political connection or agreement between groups or civilizations?
Alliance
What country won the FIFA Men's World Cup in 2022?
Argentina
Who helped influence the creation of the Maya writing system?
Olmec writing developed first and influenced the Maya writing system.
In Pokemon, how many different Pokémon can Eevee evolve into in the current main-series games?
Eight
Why were Maya temples important to their civilization? Name one major type of event that took place there.
Religious ceremonies and worship.
How did the Maya's large civilization maintain control over city-states while having one powerful ruler?
The ruler appointed local administrators to manage local governments and maintain political connections.
In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, what college did MJ and Nate attend?
MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Maya lived in several different physical environments. Explain how this affected the way they grew food.
They had to adjust their farming techniques to fit different environments.
In Jujustu Kaisen, what is the name of Gojo's Domain Expansion?
Unlimited Void
How could Maya priests use their knowledge of astronomy and religion to influence government decisions about where temples were built?
They used their understanding of the stars, planets, and important astronomical events, such as equinoxes, to advise leaders about temple locations.