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Aztec, Inca, Maya (2024)
Aztec, Inca, Maya (2024)
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1
Which civilization created the number "zero" in their number system.
Aztec
Maya
Inca
2
Which was not a way civilizations worshiped their gods
built temples
ceremonies
sacrifices
canals
3
What was the name of the deadly disease the Spanish brought to these ancient civilizations?
smallpox
chicken pox
pneumonia
scarlet fever
4
This common crop in all 3 ancient civilizations means "corn"
guava
obsidian
maize
jade
5
This image helps explain a civilization's ___________________________.
farming methods
religious beliefs
social structure
writing system
6
Which North American empire was conquered by Francisco Pizarro?
Inca
Maya
Aztec
7
The Aztecs demanded tribute. Tribute means _____________.
Dedication
Money
Praying
Taxes
8
Why did Mayans use the slash and burn method?
to conquer surrounding tribes
to clear land and create good soil
for religious ceremonies
to create irrigation
9
The Maya civilization was located
In Northern Mexico including where Mexico City is today
In North America near Ohio
In the Andes Mountains of South America
On the Yucatan Peninsula in Mesoamerican jungles
10
What is this city of the Aztec called?
Tenochtitlan
Cuzco
Tikal
Machu Picchu
11
How was the Inca tribute system different from the Aztec tribute system?
The Incan would only accept gold
The Inca required tribute to local llamas
The Inca required mandatory labor
The Inca system used human sacrifice
12
Which statement about pre-Columbian America is
TRUE
?
They had no systems to record information
there were no large cities in there before Christopher Columbus arrived
Large, organized civilizations existed there before Christopher Columbus
They were connected and trading with Europe before Christopher Columbus
13
What resulted from Maya study of astrology?
The first globe
Discovery of the planets
365 day calendar
Solar power
14
These picture symbols stood for words or ideas...
numbers
codex
stelae
glyphs
15
What is this Aztec land
bridge
called?
maize
causeway
chinampa
quipu
16
Which person was an important ruler of the Aztec civilization?
Fransisco Pizzarro
Moctezuma II
Hernan Cortes
Pakal
17
What type of farming is shown in the picture below?
slash and burn
chinampa
terraces
18
This civilization created a large system of roads and suspension bridges
Inca
Aztec
Maya
19
This civilization was located in the Andes Mountains and jungles of South America
Inca
Maya
Aztec
20
What did NOT contribute to the decline of the Aztec civilization?
Diseases like smallpox
Spanish Conquistadors
more advanced European weapons
Running out of food
21
What type of farming is in the picture below?
terraces
slash and burn
chinampa
22
This is an Incan quipu. What is it?
a recording device
a measuring device
a necklace
a fishing tool
23
Hernán Cortés is best known for conquering the ______.
Mayans
Aztecs
Incas
24
This book was a way to write down stories...
observatories
glyphs
stelae
codex
25
Which ancient civlization carved important symbols on a large stone monument called a stelae?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
26
Which of the following is the name for the Incan emperor?
Montezuma
The Tlatoani
Sapa Inca (The Inca)
Pizzarro
27
Because of the cold temperatures in the Andes Mountains, Inca farmed __________ which could be freeze dried and stored.
corn
potatoes
fruits
squash
28
The Inca AND the Aztec both had aqueduct systems to help water crops.
True
False
29
Which group(s) used terrace farming?
Maya
Maya and Inca
Aztec
Inca
30
What is this called?
maize
quipu
causeway
chinampa
