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Maya civilization was governed by?
a single king who managed a powerful nobility
the priests, acting on behalf of the gods
kings who ruled over cities throughout the culture
the captains of the winning sports teams
2
Maya civilization grew in the...
Yucatan peninsula jungles
lowland plains of southern Mexico
cooler highlands of Central America
3
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
4
Which statement about terrace farming is FALSE?
it can be applied in wet or dry climates
it decreases the amount of available farmland but increases crop yield
increases the amount of land that can be farmed
maximizes the amount of food produced in mountain regions
5
The Maya kept their works in a folded book made of tree bark called a:
glyph
codex
pictogram
phonogram
6
Tenochtitlán, Tlacopan, and Texcoco did what in the 1500s?
Conquered the Maya and Olmecs
Formed the Triple Alliance
defeated the Spanish invaders
7
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 initially provides nutrients for soil
it leads to overworking of the land, making it less productive
it cleared the land of agriculture
8
The food that became the staple diet and was often tied to the religion and creation story.
avocado
maize (corn)
potato
chocolate
9
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
10
Which culture built Monte Alban that overlooked several valleys in Mesoamerica?
Aztecs
Maya
Zapotecs
Olmecs
11
Which of the following is NOT part of the heritage of Aztec culture?
improvement of all parts of the empire, including areas conquered
a polytheistic society that emphasized worship of gods of maize and weather
a written language using glyphs and written codices
math and astronomy achievements help create an advanced calendar
12
The Aztec civilization can be labeled this, while the Maya, Olmec, and Zapotec cannot.
empire
urbanized
literate
city-states
13
We know from Maya and Zapotec art that...
Maya were more peaceful than Zapotecs
there was a clear hierarchy of social status that was similar
all people were considered relatively equal
Maya outlawed the use of slavery, but not Zapotecs
14
The Olmecs are remembered for their creation of...
murals depicting social structure
large stone head sculptures
an accurate calendar
terrace farming techniques
15
TRIVIA
: The Mayan and Egyptian calendars had what in common?
they both were used mostly for religious purposes
they both are the basis of the modern calendar
they both had 365 days with 5 days considered unlucky days
they both were 365-day, 12 month calendars
16
The ball game could go on for days until a team scored by getting a hard rubber ball through this hole was found in..
Maya culture only
Zapotec culture only
Olmec culture only
many cultures in Mesoamerica
17
The chinampas had what effect on the Triple Alliance cities?
it provided more fertile ground that helped feed the population
it gave them stones so they could build large structures like pyramids
it helped them defeat the Spanish conquistadors
18
Olmecs are considered the oldest of the Mesoamerican cultures, making them the of region
dominant culture
mother culture
totem people
terrace people
19
Moctezuma gained his position of emperor in Aztec society by which means?
defeating the previous emperor in hand-to-hand combat
by popular election of the adult male population
being a 5-time captain of their Aztec ball game team
being selected by a council of high nobles
20
Which culture was the first to widely adopt terrace farming in the highlands of Mesoamerica?
Olmecs
Maya
Zapotecs
Aztecs
21
The largest class in Aztec society.
Serfs and Slaves
Commoners (merchants, farmers, artisans)
Emperors
Nobels and Priests
22
Olmecs and Maya both honored their leaders by...
Putting their images on currency
Naming the months after them
Building pyramids to serve as their tombs
Building large stone sculptures of them
23
Olmecs developed civilization in the...
All of Mesoamerica
Yucatan Peninsula jungles
Lowlands of Central America
Highlands of Central America
24
A region that spans North and Central America and features a climate that allowed civilizations to thrive.
Pan-America
Pueblo America
Mesoamerica
Peninsular America
25
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
26
Which best applies to the Maya?
the invention of terrace farming technique
their love of peace and dedication to learning
their achievements in architecture, astronomy, and mathematics
their invention of a ball game that became famous throughout the region
27
Advancement in what fields led to the development of a very accurate Maya calendar?
philosophy and mathematics
history and astronomy
religion and astronomy
astronomy and mathematics
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TRIVIA
: In times of drought, modern-day Maya still appeal to which god with a mixture of corn and water?
Hun Hunahpu, the maize god
Chac, the god of rain and lighting
Ix Chel, the mood goddess
Kinich Ahau, the sun god
29
Symbolic pictures used to represent a word, sound, or syllable is called a:
codex
phonogram
pictogram
glyph
