Multiple choice general knowledge

The Mayan people of Central America and Mexico had a cacao god named Ek Chuah, whom they honored with a festival each April. Along with the usual animal sacrifices, how did they celebrate the happy occasion?

  1. By bathing in cocoa

  2. By dancing on a mountain-top

  3. By exchanging gifts

  4. By performing skits enacting the creation of cacao

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mayans honored Ek Chuah, their cacao deity, with annual festivals in April that included animal sacrifices. Historical records confirm that gift-giving, often involving cacao beans and related items, was a central part of these celebrations. Options A and B describe practices not associated with this particular festival, while D refers to theatrical performances not documented in this context.