True or False - The Maya

True or False - The Maya is a quiz designed to test knowledge about the ancient Maya civilization. Here are the statements with the correct answers indicated as True (T) or False (F): • The ruins in Tikal in Guatemala help archaeologists to find out about how the Maya lived. - T • The Maya were at their most powerful during the Iron Age. - F • Many Mayan princes went through a ritual of bloodletting where a spine from a stingray fish was used to pierce their tongue, lips or ears. - T • The original Mayan number system had three numbers: zero, one, and two. - F • The Maya remain Mexico’s most influential group. - F (This statement could be subjective depending on the context. Historically, the Maya were influential, but today, their influence may be seen culturally rather than politically.) • Mayan potters used a potter’s wheel to make elaborate pots. - F • The Maya are famous for their stone carvings known as stela or stelae. - T Participants are given 10 minutes to complete the quiz, with 2 points awarded for each correct answer. The Maya were an ancient civilization known for their advanced knowledge in various fields such as astronomy, mathematics, and architecture. We have learned much from their complex calendar system, hieroglyphic writing, and remarkable architectural achievements, including pyramids and cities like Tikal. Their artistic legacy also includes intricate pottery and stone carvings that provide insights into their culture, rituals, and everyday life.