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African Kingdoms Africa Geography Maya, Inca, Aztec Empires Americas Geography
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1
The collapse of the Aztec and Inca Empires were due to
Disease
Rebellions
All of the Above
The arrival of the Spanish
2
Much of the wealth of the West African kingdoms of Ghana and Mali was gained from the
Sale of slaves to Europeans
Creation of colonies on the Mediterranean Coast
Control of the Trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt
Taxation on goods brought by Indian merchants
3
A study of Aztec, Maya, and Inca agricultural systems would show that these civilizations
Relied on a single-crop economy
Relied on mechanized agricultural techniques
Adapted to their enviornments with creative farming techniques
Carried on extensive food trade with each other
4
One effect that mountain ranges, rain forests, and river systems have had on Latin America has been to
allow the development of large amounts of arable land
permit the nations of the area to use a single form of government
encourage cultural diffusion
limit the development of transportation and communication systems
5
Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of
The ability of civilizations to adapt to their region's physical geography
Colonial economic policies that harmed Latin America
Mesoamerican art forms symbolizing the importance of agriculture
Slash-and-burn farming techniques
6
The archeological evidence found at the Mesoamerican sites of Tenochititlan & Machu Picchu suggests that these societies
Followed a democratic system
Were highly developed and organized cultures
Practiced a monotheisitc religion
Consisted of hunters & gatherers
7
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the pre-Columbian development of the Inca Empire?
Andes Mountains
Caribbean Sea
Yucatan Peninsula
Atlantic Ocean
8
The decline of the Mayan Empire was mostly due to
Warfare
Overpopulation
All of the Above
Drought
9
The rise of the West African Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai can be attributed to
The rise of European imperialism
Their locations near the trans-Sahara trade routes
The spread of Christianity
Their emphasis on nationalism
10
Which factor most influenced the development of diverse cultures in pre-Columbian South America?
Geographic features
Trade Agreements
Peasant Revolts
Important religious ideas
11
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of the Inca Empire?
Mountains
Deserts
Irregular coastline
River Valleys
12
The location of the Inca civilization of South America demonstrates the
influence of cultural diversity
Ability of humans to adapt the enviornment
Complexity of indigenous belief systems
Importance of trade with western Europe
13
The West African kingdom of Mali grew in wealth and power by controlling the trading of
Gold and Salt
Timber and fish
Oil and coal
Sugar and Ivory
14
Which technological advancement helped unify both the Roman and the Inca Empires?
Wheeled Carts
Road System
Astrolabe
Gunpowder
15
One way in which the people of the Tibetan kingdom and the people of the Inca Empire are similar is that they
Adapted mountainous terrains
Developed coastal ports
Designed ships to conduct global trade
introduced camel caravans as their primary form of transportation
16
Which situation was an immediate cause for the collapse of the Aztec civilization?
A lack of military training
A series of crop failures
Disruption of overseas trade networks
Conquest by foreigners
17
One similiarity of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca empires is that they
Maintained democratic political systems
Developed in fertile river valleys
Coexisted peacefully with neighboring empires
Created complex civilizations
18
Which statement about the Aztec and Inca civilizations is a fact rather than an opinion?
The Incas had a culture that was superior to the Aztec culture.
Inca temples & Aztec calendars are the best ex of adv science & technology.
The Incas/Aztecs had large urban areas w/ government & religious buildings
Religion, art & science were better in Aztec and Inca cities than in Europe
19
Which description best characterizes the city of Timbuktu?
Major urban and industrial center on the Silk Road
Port on the water route to East Asia
Inland city of the Hanseatic League
Commercial and cultural center of West Africa
20
Which empires gained wealth by controlling the trade of gold, ivory and salt across the Sahara Desert?
Mauryan and Mughal
Greek and Roman
Mali and Songhai
Maya and Aztec
21
The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai prospered primarily due to their
Direct access to the Arabian Sea
Control of trade routes
Exchanges with Indian ports
Abundance of diamonds
22
Which economic activity was the basis for most of the wealth and power of the West African empires of Ghana and Mali?
Hunting & Gathering
Trading in salt and gold
Farming and cattle ranching
Working in bronze and brass
23
Which description best fits the kingdoms of Ghana and Songhai?
Micro-states of Southeast Asia
Tributary states of China
Vassal states of Egypt
Trading states of West Africa
24
Which generalization about the geography of Latin America is accurate?
Geographic features prevented foreign imperialism.
Great variations in latitude & land forms resulted in diversity of climates
Was as mountainous as Dix Hills
Harsh climatic conditions have prevented the dev of large-scale agriculture
25
A study of early African and Asian civilizations shows that
Men and Women had equal employment opportunities
Societies usually developed along river valleys
Religion had little influence on these societies
Large cities were not established until contacts were made with Europe
26
One similarity between the ancient African kingdoms of Egypt, Ghana, Mali, & Songhai is that all of these kingdoms were
In coastal areas
In rain forest areas
In mountainous terrain
On major trading routes
27
Between 500 B.C. and A.D. 1500, the migration of the Bantu people of Africa led to the diffusion of
Camels and Islam
Ships
Porcelain and cannons
Languages
