Religion
True or False: The Maya believed the gods made them out of corn.
True
One of the most famous pieces of Maya art that was also used as a place of worship
the Pyramids
Who were at the bottom of the Maya social structure?
Slaves
The belief in many gods is called what?
Polytheistic
True or False: Maya art included stone, wood, clay and stucco sculptures and decorations
True
True or False: The Maya believed big noses, sloping foreheads and crossed eyes were attractive features
True
Who was most commonly sacrificed to the Maya gods?
slaves, captives of war, and people guilty of crimes
Who were the most common subjects in Maya art?
mortal rulers and supernatural beings
What modification would the Maya make to their teeth?
Drill holes and insert Jade
The Maya god Kinich Ahau was the god of what?
the sun
The Maya painted artworks that covered large surfaces of walls. These are called what?
Murals
What was the name of the ancient Maya ball game
Pok-Ta-Pok
The Maya believed in a feathered serpent god, the name of this god is what?
Kukulkan
A type of Maya art where a piece of stone is carved so that the picture sticks out is called what
Relief carving
List the social structure pyramid from top to bottom
Kings, priests and nobles, merchants/artisans, peasants/farmers, slaves