1.4.1 Maya city-states and their structures

• How were the Maya city-states governed?

  Self-governed
• Which modern-day country is shown on the map where the Maya civilization lived?

  Belize
• What was the title of the supreme ruler and religious leader in a Maya city-state?

  Halach Uinic
• In which country is Calakmul located?

  Mexico
• Who is at the top of the social hierarchy in the image?

  King or High Priest
• Where did the Maya civilization primarily thrive?

  Yucatán Peninsula
• Who helped the Halach Uinic rule Maya society?

  Council of priests and nobles
• What role did priests play in Maya society?

  Religious ceremonies
• What kind of conflicts did the Maya city-states engage in?

  Conflicts with other city-states
• Order the main components of a Maya city from its center to its outskirts.

  1️⃣ Central ceremonial district

  2️⃣ Marketplace

  3️⃣ Housing areas

  4️⃣ Farming lands
• Match the social class in Maya society with its description:

  Halach Uinic ↔️ Supreme ruler and religious leader

  Nobles ↔️ Administrators, warriors, scribes

  Commoners ↔️ Farmers and laborers

  Council ↔️ Priests and royal family members
• Which capital city is located in Belize?

  Belmopan
• What were the sacred precincts at the center of Maya cities called?

  Central ceremonial districts
• What acoustic property did the Maya incorporate into their ball courts?

  Sophisticated acoustics
• What was the primary purpose of the central ceremonial district in Maya cities?

  Religion and governance
• What were two key design principles used by the Maya in their city-states?

  Mathematical precision and sustainable design
• What was the primary religious function of Maya temples?

  Rituals and ceremonies
• How many buildings are labeled with numbers on the site plan?

  4
• What type of structure was Maya society organized into?

  Hierarchical
• What type of ceremonies were performed on Maya pyramids?

  Sacrifices and festivals
• Steps in the Maya water management system

  1️⃣ Rainwater collection

  2️⃣ Storage in reservoirs

  3️⃣ Distribution through irrigation canals