Maya Quick Quiz

Who is at the top of the Mayan Social Hierarchy?

The name for the ancient land the Maya occupied was:

What type of geography was typical of the land the Maya lived on?

What was the agricultural technique used by the Maya to create space for farming by cutting down trees and other vegetation?

Religious worship was led by Priests in Mayan culture, but all Maya believed in many gods. What is the belief in many gods called?

The Mayan ball game was called:

The ancient style of writing using symbols that the Maya used was called:

What was the most important food in Mayan society?

Why were human sacrifices made?

In Mayan Society, children of any gender could inherit their parents’ property.