History The Mayan Civilization MCQ Test 5

1. Which city was considered the most powerful and influential among the Mayan city-states during the Classic period?

2. What was the primary crop cultivated by the ancient Mayans?

3. Which deity is often associated with war and the Mayan ballgame?

4. What did the Mayans use as a form of currency in their trade?

5. What is the name of the sacred book that contains Mayan creation myths and historical accounts?

6. What caused the decline of the Mayan civilization around 900 AD?

7. What is the significance of the ball game in Mayan culture?

8. The 'Stela of Eight Ropes' found at Tikal provides significant information about which important Mayan event?

9. Which Mayan city-state was known for its intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions, providing crucial insights into Mayan history?

10. Which Mayan document is one of the few surviving pre-Columbian books?