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The Olmecs are remembered for their creation of...
murals depicting social structure
large stone head sculptures
terrace farming techniques
an accurate calendar
2
Maya civilization was governed by?
the priests, acting on behalf of the gods
the captains of the winning sports teams
a single king who managed a powerful nobility
kings who ruled over cities throughout the culture
3
TRIVIA
: In times of drought, modern-day Maya still appeal to which god with a mixture of corn and water?
Chac, the god of rain and lighting
Kinich Ahau, the sun god
Ix Chel, the mood goddess
Hun Hunahpu, the maize god
4
Advancement in what fields led to the development of a very accurate Maya calendar?
religion and astronomy
history and astronomy
philosophy and mathematics
astronomy and mathematics
5
The conquistadors had what impact on Aztec society?
they attempted to destroy the culture and the heritage of the Aztecs
they let the Aztecs rule themselves, but did demand a tribute
6
The ball game could go on for days until a team scored by getting a hard rubber ball through this hole was found in..
Olmec culture only
many cultures in Mesoamerica
Zapotec culture only
Maya culture only
7
The chinampas had what effect on the Triple Alliance cities?
it provided more fertile ground that helped feed the population
it helped them defeat the Spanish conquistadors
it gave them stones so they could build large structures like pyramids
8
Which culture built Monte Alban that overlooked several valleys in Mesoamerica?
Aztecs
Zapotecs
Maya
Olmecs
9
A region that spans North and Central America and features a climate that allowed civilizations to thrive.
Pueblo America
Peninsular America
Pan-America
Mesoamerica
10
Maya civilization grew in the...
cooler highlands of Central America
lowland plains of southern Mexico
Yucatan peninsula jungles
11
The swampy lands in and around Lake Texcoco provided what benefit to the Aztec cities?
protection from hostile powers
plenty of good drinking water
water and nutrients for productive farming
12
The largest class in Aztec society.
Emperors
Nobels and Priests
Commoners (merchants, farmers, artisans)
Serfs and Slaves
13
Tenochtitlán, Tlacopan, and Texcoco did what in the 1500s?
defeated the Spanish invaders
Formed the Triple Alliance
Conquered the Maya and Olmecs
14
Moctezuma gained his position of emperor in Aztec society by which means?
by popular election of the adult male population
being selected by a council of high nobles
being a 5-time captain of their Aztec ball game team
defeating the previous emperor in hand-to-hand combat
15
Olmecs are considered the oldest of the Mesoamerican cultures, making them the of region
dominant culture
terrace people
totem people
mother culture
16
Maya codex are significant because they:
provide a neutral perspective on Maya culture and history
unlocked the Mayan language, like the Rosetta stone
provide a written record of events in stone
provide historical information about the Maya from their perpective
17
Olmecs developed civilization in the...
Lowlands of Central America
All of Mesoamerica
Highlands of Central America
Yucatan Peninsula jungles
18
Symbolic pictures used to represent a word, sound, or syllable is called a:
phonogram
glyph
codex
pictogram
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TRIVIA
: The Mayan and Egyptian calendars had what in common?
they both had 365 days with 5 days considered unlucky days
they both were used mostly for religious purposes
they both were 365-day, 12 month calendars
they both are the basis of the modern calendar
20
The food that became the staple diet and was often tied to the religion and creation story.
avocado
maize (corn)
chocolate
potato
21
Which of the following is NOT part of the heritage of Aztec culture?
a written language using glyphs and written codices
a polytheistic society that emphasized worship of gods of maize and weather
math and astronomy achievements help create an advanced calendar
improvement of all parts of the empire, including areas conquered
22
We know from Maya and Zapotec art that...
all people were considered relatively equal
Maya outlawed the use of slavery, but not Zapotecs
Maya were more peaceful than Zapotecs
there was a clear hierarchy of social status that was similar
23
Mesoamericans used slash-and-burn techniques that had which of the following effects on the land?
it clears the land and provides materials for building
it cleared the land of agriculture
it initially provides nutrients for soil
it leads to overworking of the land, making it less productive
24
Which best applies to the Maya?
their love of peace and dedication to learning
the invention of terrace farming technique
their invention of a ball game that became famous throughout the region
their achievements in architecture, astronomy, and mathematics
25
Olmecs and Maya both honored their leaders by...
Putting their images on currency
Naming the months after them
Building large stone sculptures of them
Building pyramids to serve as their tombs
26
Which statement about terrace farming is FALSE?
it can be applied in wet or dry climates
increases the amount of land that can be farmed
maximizes the amount of food produced in mountain regions
it decreases the amount of available farmland but increases crop yield
27
Which culture was the first to widely adopt terrace farming in the highlands of Mesoamerica?
Aztecs
Maya
Olmecs
Zapotecs
28
The Maya kept their works in a folded book made of tree bark called a:
phonogram
pictogram
codex
glyph
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The Aztec civilization can be labeled this, while the Maya, Olmec, and Zapotec cannot.
urbanized
empire
literate
city-states
