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100
Each city-state was ruled by a king. The leaders of the Maya were called the "_________" or "______", meaning "lord" or "ruler".
What is "Halach Uinic" or "Ahaw"
100
The Maya king and his nobles lived an easy life. They were even carried from place to place in litters by __________.
What is slaves
100
The most important Maya god was _______. He was the god of fire who created the Earth. He was ruler of heaven as well as day and night. The Maya believed that he gave them the calendar and writing. It is thought that his name means "lizard house".
Who is Itzamna
100
What are hieroglyphics?
What is A type of writing using symbols
100
What best describes the government of the Maya civilization?
What is A number of city-states where individual kings ruled over the surrounding areas
200
There were also powerful ______________ who ran the government. They were chosen from the class of nobles.
What is council of leaders
200
What did the Maya use for money?
cacao seeds
200
___________was a powerful snake god whose name means "feathered serpent". He was the primary god of the Itza people in the latter part of the Maya civilization. He is often drawn to look like a dragon.
Who is Kukulcan
200
What was the base number for the Maya numbering system?
What is 20
200
What is true about Maya cities? (there's four)
They were located near trade routes They were not planned, but grew from the center over time They were located near good farmland They had large pyramids
300
Lesser lords were called the "batab" and military leaders were called the "nacom"
What is "batab" and "nacom"
300
Wealthy Mayans wore ...
What is tall hats and feather headdresses.
300
Also known by the name Huracan (similar to our word for hurricane), _________ was the god of storms, wind, and fire. Maya mythology said that he caused a great flood to come when the Maya angered the gods. His name means "one leg.
Who is Bolon Tzacab
300
The two Mayan Calendars would start on the same day every __________. What was this festival called?
What is 52 years. New Fire Festival
300
Which Maya city-state is home to the famous pyramid called El Castillo?
What is Chichen Itza
400
The Maya did not have prisons. Punishment for crimes included death, slavery, and fines. Sometimes they would ____________________ as this was considered a sign of shame. If the victim of the crime wanted to pardon or forgive the accused, then the punishment may be reduced.
What is "shave the person's head"
400
What food did the Maya considered a gift from the gods?
What is chocolate
400
_________ was the god of rain and lightning. He had a lighting axe that he used to strike the clouds and produce rain and storms
Who is Chaac
400
The Maya had three calendars including a ______calendar and a _________calendar. What was the third type of calendar?
What is solar. Historical. Religious.
400
Which Maya city-state was home to La Danta, one of the largest pyramids in the world by volume?
What is El Mirador
500
The position of king was usually _______________. If that wasn't possible, then the oldest brother became ______. However, there were also many cases of ________rulers.
What is oldest son. King. Women
500
What did the Maya use to work their fields when farming?
What is stone tools by hand
500
In the Book of the Jaguar Priest, the duties of the priests are described in detail. Some of the duties included:
What is To impersonate the gods To predict the future To work miracles To build tables of eclipses To avert famine, drought, plagues, and earthquakes To insure adequate rainfall
500
When did the Mayan Calendar begin and end?
What is 3114 BC and 2012 CE
500
Which Maya city-state had six large pyramids including the 230 feet tall Temple IV?
What is Tikal
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