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1
What did the Olmecs use to carve giant heads?
Basalt Rock
Limestone
Volcanic Ash
Obsidian
2
A human-made island built of natural materials. Sometimes called "floating gardens".
Cordillera
Chinampa
Causeway
Island
3
What was the official language of the Inca called?
Cordillera
Quipu
Quinoa
Quechua
4
To clear a dense forest for farming, Mayans practiced what farming technique?
Flash Flooding
Slash and Burn
Canopy Lofts
Lumberjack
5
Archaeologists believe that Olmec stone heads
were pictures of Olmec gods.
showed Olmec farmers.
were created with materials close to their ceremonial center
were portraits of Olmec rulers.
6
Which of the following were achievements of the ancient Mayans?
Glyphs
Accurate calendars
All of the above are achievements of the Mayas.
A number system including zero
7
The Aztec capital was ____, which is where Mexico City is presently located.
Chichen Itza
Tenochtitlan
Cuzco
Huitzilopochtli
8
The region the ancient Mayans lived in
was not suitable for farming.
was very dry.
was very crowded.
had a small population.
9
Which of the following is a true statement about Aztec society?
Soldiers were the highest class in Aztec society.
Aztec women were allowed to own property & handle business.
Aztec women were not allowed to be educated.
Aztec society did not have social classes.
10
Picture-symbol that represents an object, idea, or sound.
Characters
ABC's
Letters
Glyph
11
How did the Inca empire come to an end?
A civil war broke out causing the demise of the Inca empire.
All of the above caused the Inca empire to collapse.
Spanish conquistadors conquered the empire.
Overpopulation caused the empire to collapse.
12
Place the following Mesoamerican civilizations in correct chronological order.
Maya, Aztec, Inca, Olmec
Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Inca
Inca, Aztec, Maya, Olmec
Olmec, Maya, Inca, Aztec
13
The way the Inca roads were built depended on
the number of people living in the area.
the resources available.
the environment the roads went through.
who was the head of the empire.
14
What provides archaeologists with their major source of info about the ancient Mayans?
Glyphs
Stone Heads
Ceremonial Centers
Temples
15
The region that includes central & southern Mexico & Central America, also called Middle Am.
Colonial
South America
North America
Mesoamerica
16
What is the present day country where the Aztec empire was located?
Ecuador
Peru
Mexico
Colorado
17
Name given to Spanish explorers of the Americas during the early 1500s.
Pioneer
Conquistador
Cordillera
Scouts
18
Which of the following describes the Inca Empire?
All of the empire was made up of rugged mountains.
It included three very different environments.
It included 2 kinds of environments.
The entire empire was hot and humid.
19
A sling that makes it easier for a person to carry heavy things.
Suitcase
Back pack
Sling
Tumpline
20
What is one difference between the Inca & the other 3 ancient Mesoamerican civilizations?
The Inca did not believe in human sacrifice.
The Inca were located in South America & the others were not
The Incan empire did not collapse because of the Spanish.
None of the above are correct.
21
Planting different crops together.
Intercropping
Terraces
Slash and Burn
No till
22
A human-made land bridge.
Cobblestone bridge
Causeway
Suspension bridge
Roadway
23
A very long mountain range.
Causeway
Cordillera
Erosion
Mantle
24
Which of the following was the most important Olmec god?
The Jaguar
The Sun
The Rain
The Stars
25
An area used for religious ceremonies by the ancient people of the Americas.
Ceremonial Center
Forum
Ceremonial Plaza
Church
26
A volcanic glass often used for tools by ancient people.
Obsidian
China
Crystal
Porcelain
27
All Aztec cities were ruled by
One Emperor
A Council
The Sun God
A Queen
28
A deep, natural well.
Terraces
Cenote
Wishing well
Obsidian
29
A major reason the Aztecs fought wars was to
overthrow their emperors.
protect their land from invaders.
force people to worship their one god.
capture prisoners to sacrifice.
30
The Incas lived
in the Andes Mountains.
near Chichen Itza.
in San Lorenzo.
in Lake Texcoco.
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Ruling class.
Emperor
Wealthy
Aristrocrat
Elite
