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Early American Civilizations
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1
What caused the Anasazi to abandon their civilization?
earthquake
crop failure
invasion
2
Which of these was the first civilization in the Andes?
Inca
Olmec
Chavin
Moche
3
Mesoamerican and South American civilizations are noted for which of the following?
Farming
Careful planning
Simple tools
Manufacturing
4
What two factors contributed to the success of the Inca?
An organized system of roads
Military strength
A democracy
Excellent trade
5
Which of these civilizations existed LAST?
Olmec
Aztec
Maya
6
Which of these does not characterize Mesoamerican civilizations?
central plaza
road system
pyramids
city-states
7
Which of these first happened as a result of the ice age?
sea levels dropped
The Great Lakes formed
A land bridge formed between Asia and North America
sea levels rose
8
Which of these is NOT a type of home the Anasazi built?
pit houses
pueblos
mounds
cliff dwellings
9
Which of these did not cause the end of Copan?
Spread of disease
Population boom
A war with another city-state
Deforestation for farming
10
Which of these does not belong in this group?
Maya
Pueblo
Aztec
Olmec
11
What is a steep hill with a flat, table-like top?
mesa
glacier
basin
isthmus
12
What did the Anasazi import from other cultures?
turquoise
water
gold
seashells
13
Which of these does not describe ancient American religious beliefs?
Human sacrifice
Astronomy
Monotheism
Animal sacrifice
14
Which of these was NOT an North American cultural group?
Hopewell
Maya
Pueblo
Mississippian
15
Which of the following didn't the Maya use?
money
cacao
wheels
calendar
16
Which of these is considered the "mother culture" of Mesoamerica?
Inca
Pueblo
Maya
Olmec
