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Africa, The Americas & The Mongols
Africa, The Americas & The Mongols
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How was the Aztec emperor chosen?
Nobles & priests
Popular vote
2
What type of religious system did the Aztecs practice?
Polytheism
Atheism
Animism
Monotheism
3
One important impact that the Mongols made across Asia and Europe .
Rise in trade along Silk Road
Maritime exploration of Arabian Seas
introduction of Hinduism
Cultural diffusion
4
What civilization used this temple for sacrifices
Mongols
Mayans
Incas
European explorers
5
Who defeated the Aztecs in 1521?
Incan warriors
Portuguese explorers
) Mayan rebels
Hernán Cortés and Spanish conquistadors
6
An important animal that was used by the Inca civilization for transportation, wool, and meat.
horses
llamas
phaesants
pigs
7
To honor the Gods, Mayans offered
Prayer
Sacrifices
Gold
Crops
8
Most of this continent came under Mongol rule?
Americas
Europe
Asia
Aftica
9
How did the Mayans primarily use their calendar?
To remember holidays
To predict the end of time
To track the reigns of kings
To plan growing seasons for farming
10
Which crop was considered the staple food of the Mayan civilization?
maize(corn)
potatoes
spices
salt
11
Who was the last and most famous Aztec emperor?
Montezuma II
Genghis Khan
Cortes
Cuauhtémoc
12
What was the quipu used for in Incan society?
To measure time
To represent financial worth
As a religious symbol
As a form of written language
13
Which technological advancement helped unify both the Romans and Inca Empires
Gunpowder
Road system
Astrolabe
Compass
14
What were "chinampas" used for in Aztec society?
Punishing criminals
Religious ceremonies
Military training
Feeding the urban population
15
Mansa Musa's claim to fame was his
Cruelty
Decision making
Incredible Wealth
Pilgrimage to Mecca
16
The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai prospered primarily due to their control of trade routes
True
False
17
Which of the following was NOT a Mongol military tactic?
Siege warfare
Feigned retreat
Naval battles
High mobility
18
Inca civilizations were concentrated in what continent
South America
Europe
Africa
Asia
19
The geographic feature that had an impact on the Inca empire
Sahara Desert
Rocky mountains
Andes Mountains
20
Who united the Mongol tribes and became their supreme leader?
Marco Polo
Kublai Khan
Genghis Khan
Ogodei
21
What was Timbuktu's role in the Mali Empire?
It was a political, economic, religious, and cultural center
It was primarily a military stronghold
It was the main gold mining town
It was solely a religious center
22
What term describes the period of relative peace and stability brought about by Mongol rule?
Pax Romana
Silk Road Era
Yuan Dynasty
Pax Mongolia
23
Most of this continent came under Mongol rule
Europe
Asia
The americas
Africa
24
Which mathematical concept did the Mayans utilize that was particularly advanced for their time?
Concept of zero
Algebra
Trigonometry
Calculus
25
What does the Inca social structure reveal about their society?
It was primarily ruled by priests
It had no concept of slavery
It was highly stratified with the king at the top
It was egalitarian with no class distinctions
26
A geographic feature of Asia
Mississippi
Yellow River
Nile River
Discovered Algebra
27
The belief system that called for people to wear these a
Buddhism
Islam
Shinto
Animism
28
Which of the following best describes the Aztec emperor's power?
Absolute and unchallenged
Limited by a council of elders
Shared with religious leaders
Rotated among noble families
29
One way the Incas adapted to their environment was
building a network of roads through mountains
By relying solely on llama caravans
establishing an encomienda system
building ports near water
30
The wealth and prosperity of Mali and Songhai were dependent on controlling the trade of ...
gold & salt
sugar
spices
coal & salt
31
What was the primary lifestyle of the Mongols before they built their empire?
City dwellers
Sailors
Farmers
Nomads
32
What was the immediate cause of the collapse for Aztecs ?
Lack of military training
Conquest by Foreigners
Mass starvation
Flooding
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What animal did the Mongols use in battle?
Llamas
Calfs
Elephants
Horses
