Maya civilization
Maya cities flourished in present-day Mexico and Central America. This topic is part of Mesoamerica within History. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Maya civilization trivia questions
The Maya civilization developed mainly in what region?
Answer: Mesoamerica
Bonus fact: Maya cities flourished in present-day Mexico and Central America.
Which writing system did the Maya develop?
Answer: Hieroglyphic writing
Bonus fact: The Maya created one of the most sophisticated writing systems in the Americas.
Which number concept did the Maya use independently in mathematics?
Answer: Zero
Bonus fact: Maya mathematicians used a true zero symbol in their vigesimal system.
The ruins of Copán belong to which ancient civilization?
Answer: Maya
Bonus fact: UNESCO identifies Copán as one of the most important sites of the Maya civilization.