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Ancient Civilizations of Latin America
Ancient Civilizations of Latin America
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1
Which civilization does this calendar belong to?
Inca
Aztec
Maya
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Which civilization required its citizens to pay taxes in form of items or labor?
Aztec
Maya
Inca
3
What happened to the Aztec civilization?
They disappeared
They were conquered by Francisco Pizzaro of the Spanish
They had a civil war
They were conquered by Hernando Cortez of the Spanish
4
How did the Incas communicate?
Sending messages with runners
Singing and dancing
Sign language
Writing down their history
5
Which civilization had free school for everyone?
Inca
Aztec
Maya
6
What was the main cause of the destruction of the Mayan civilization?
They died from diseases
The Spanish took them over
They had a civil war
We don't really know
7
What did the Inca use the Quipu for?
Keeping track of numbers
Decoration
Practicing knot tying
Weaving
8
Which two civilizations had a ball game that was actually a religious ceremony?
Maya & Inca
Inca & Aztec
Maya & Aztec
9
Which civilization is represented on the Mexican Flag?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
10
What was unique about Aztec farming?
They invented potatoes
They didn't farm
They created floating gardens
They grew plants on 'steps' or terraces
11
Which civilization did NOT have a writing system?
Aztec
Maya
Inca
12
What is the name of the present day Aztec city of Tenochtitlan?
Chichen Itza
Cuzco
Machu Picchu
Mexico City
13
Which civilization used Cocoa beans for money?
Maya
Inca
Aztec
14
Which civilization was located in South America?
Inca
Maya
Aztec
15
Which civilization's ruler filled a room full of gold for his freedom from the Spanish?
Aztec
Inca
Maya
16
What did the Inca use these steps for?
Farming
To get to the top of their pyramids
Walkway to the gods
17
Which civilization was conquered by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro?
Inca
Aztec
Maya
18
Which civilization had a hidden city that wasn't found until the early 1900s?
Aztec
Maya
Inca
19
Which civilization is the most ancient?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
20
Which two religions were blended to create Day of the Dead?
Maya & Catholic
Maya & Christian
Aztec & Catholic
Aztec & Christian