WONDER #1787: What Happened to the Maya?

Question 1 of 3

The Maya Empire reached its height around what century?

1. 1st Century B.C.E.
2. 1st Century C.E.
3. 3rd Century C.E.
4. 6th Century C.E.

Question 2 of 3

Most Mayan cities were abandoned by ____________.

1. 400 B.C.E.
2. 100 C.E.
3. 600 C.E.
4. 900 C.E.

Question 3 of 3

The Maya were responsible for ________________, which scientists now believe led to climate change and a century-long drought.

1. deforestation
2. global warming
3. nuclear power
4. plague

Check your answers online at https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/What-Happened-to-the-Maya.