Mayan Government

Worksheet Description

The Maya civilization was composed to many city-states that each had its own independent government. City-states included the central city and surrounding settlements and agricultural areas. Sometimes they also included smaller cities. Archeologists think that at its peak, the Maya civilization included hundreds of city-states.

Each city-state had its own king. The Maya believed that the gods gave the kings the right to rule. They also believed that the kings could communicate with the gods. Councils of leaders who ran the government came from the noble class. Religion was an important part of Maya life, so the priests played a significant role in their government as advisors to the kings.

This worksheet will help you better understand the government structure and you will answer question based on what you will read.