Ancient Mayan Religion Quiz Test your knowledge about the ancient Mayan religion with this quiz. Discover fascinating facts about their beliefs, gods, and rituals. delya90 published on November 16, 20230 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/12 Which deity was considered the supreme god in the Mayan religion? Chac Huracan Itzamna Kukulkan 2/12 What was the Mayan sacred book called? Popol Vuh Kaqchikel Chilam Balam Codex Perez 3/12 Which animal was considered a symbol of rebirth in Mayan mythology? Snake Jaguar Eagle Spider 4/12 What was the purpose of Mayan human sacrifices? To please the gods and ensure fertile crops To entertain the ruling elite To maintain the balance between the physical and supernatural worlds To punish criminals and heretics 5/12 Which celestial body did the Mayans extensively study and base their calendars upon? Sun Moon Venus Mars 6/12 Who was the Mayan goddess of fertility and childbirth? Ixtab Ixchel Ixcacao Ixpiyacoc 7/12 What architectural structure did the Mayans build for ceremonial purposes? Obelisk Pyramid Temple Tower 8/12 Which body part did the Mayans believe represented the seat of the soul? Heart Brain Stomach Liver 9/12 Who was the Mayan god of maize (corn) and agriculture? Yum Kaax Ixchel Ek Chuah Ah Puch 10/12 What ceremonial sport did the Mayans play that involved a rubber ball? Pitz Xaman Ek Pok-A-Tok Tlachtli 11/12 Which city was the capital of the ancient Mayan civilization? Palenque Uxmal Tikal Chichen Itza 12/12 What was the Mayan underworld called? Xibalba Xibalbanba Xibalbo Xibalbtun
