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Chapter 2 Maya

Quiz by Jennifer Blattner

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  • Q1
    The Maya's knowledge of Astronomy was impressive.What is astronomy?
    A study of plants
    The study of the stars, planets, and/or space
    A study of rocks
    30s
  • Q2
    We all know that there are 365 days in a year, plus an extra day for leap year. What is leap year?
    A year with 363 days in a year
    A year that has 366 days in a year
    A year that has 13 months
    30s
  • Q3
    The sun of the spring and fall equinoxes casts the shadow of a serpent onto the steps. What does equinox mean?
    A day in which daytime and nighttime are about the same length, which happens three times a year
    A day in which daytime and nighttime are about the same length, which happens twice a year
    A day in which daytime and nighttime are about the same length, which happens once a year
    30s
  • Q4
    An initiation ceremony was performed to mark their passage to adulthood.
    a special event to mark a person's exit out of a certain group or status
    a special event like a birthday party
    a special event to mark a person's entry into a certain group or status
    30s
  • Q5
    A priest would pick a day when the stars were favorable. What is a priest?
    a ventriloquist
    a garderner
    a person who has the training or authority to carry out religious ceremonies or rituals
    30s

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