This diagram shows the Incas had a farming system that

Provided crops for the entire society

What does this drawing indicate about the Inca civilization?

Cooperation and planning in agriculture

A major reason that the Spanish were able to conquer the peoples of the Americas was the

military technology of the Spanish conquerors

A major agricultural advancement of the Incas was the

Terracing of mountains for farming

According to this passage, what major question was Morley was trying to answer in the 1930s?

Why did the Mayas abandon their cities?

Some archaeologists believe the earliest human presence in the Americas is associated with the

Migration of nomads across the Bering Strait

How did the Inca adapt to their physical environment?

They built footbridges that connected roads across the Andes

Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of

the ability to adapt to their region's physical geography

The expeditions of Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro resulted in the

destruction of the Aztec and Inca Empires

Which conclusion about Incan society could be drawn from the map?

An extensive road system connected all parts of the Empire

Which conclusion about the Inca city of Macchu Picchu can be drawn from the map?

The city had laws, leadership, and a military force

Which title best complete this graphic organizer?

Characteristics of the Inca Golden Age

The Aztec calendar & the Mayan writing system illustrate that pre-Columbian American cultures?

Flourished prior to European contact

This author is describing the process he used in

Developing a historical account from primary sources

What is the best title for this graphic organizer?

Characteristics of Maya Civilization

The location of the Inca civilization of South America demonstrates the

Ability of humans to adapt the environment

Which conclusion is best supported by the information in this passage?

Environmental adaptation aided economic development

One way the Incas adapted their environment was by

Building a network of roads through the mountains

One way in which the people of the Tibetan kingdom & the people of the Inca Empire are similar

is that they adapted mountainous terrains

These illustrations suggest that early Latin American civilizations

Used advanced technology to build complex structures

What statement best explains the population trend shown on this graph?

Europeans brought diseases to Latin America

Which development is most closely associated with early Inca achievements?

Adapting a mountainous environment

To achieve the degree of development shown, the Aztecs first had to

Establish an organized government & a specialized work force

Which situation came first?

Columbus arrived in the Caribbean region

Which statement best describes Aztec civilization at the time of the Encounter?

Advanced agricultural practices supported large urban areas

The archaeological evidence found at the Mesoamerican sites of Tenochtitlan & Macchu Picchu

suggests that these societies were high developed cultures

The fall of the Aztecs, the encomienda system & the missionary work of the Catholic Church are

associated with colonialism in Latin America

A key reason the Incas were able to control their large empire was that they

Built a road system to connect distant areas & move armies

A study of the achievements of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures would show that they

Sustained dense populations through intensive agriculture

Between 1540 and 1580, what happened to the native population of Central Mexico?

It decreased by approximately 6 million people

One way in which the Aztec and Inca civilizations are similar is that they both

Developed advanced architectural techniques

What was one reason the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztec Empire?

The Spanish soldiers made effective use of their technology

Which phrase best completes this graphic organizer?

Building thousands of miles of roads

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1
This diagram shows the Incas had a farming system that
Provided crops for the entire society
Left much of the land unfarmed
Grew crops only for priests and governments officials
Set aside 50% of the crops for those who farmed the fields
2
What does this drawing indicate about the Inca civilization?
Role of government during a natural disaster
Superior military technology used for defense
Cooperation and planning in agriculture
Religious influence on architecture
3
A major reason that the Spanish were able to conquer the peoples of the Americas was the
unified resistance of native peoples to Spanish Demands
inability of the native peoples to adapt to Spanish culture
military technology of the Spanish conquerors
enforced slavery of the native peoples by the Spanish
4
A major agricultural advancement of the Incas was the
Development of floating gardens
Terracing of mountains for farming
Domestication of cattle
Use of a steel plow
5
Inca farmers adapted their environment by growing food in
Flooded rice paddies
Expansive plantations
Terraced fields
Clear-cut rain forests
6
According to this passage, what major question was Morley was trying to answer in the 1930s?
What was the structure of the Maya governments?
Which neighboring city-state conquered the Mayas?
Why did the Mayas abandon their cities?
How did religious beliefs affect the Maya economy?
7
Some archaeologists believe the earliest human presence in the Americas is associated with the
Exploration of the Caribbean by Europeans
Migration of nomads across the Bering Strait
Movement of tribes during the Bantu migration
Journey of traders along the Silk Roads
8
How did the Inca adapt to their physical environment?
They established extensive trade agreements with Europe
They built large fishing fleets to feed their populations
They built footbridges that connected roads across the Andes
They raised cattle and horses on the pampas
9
Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of
Mesoamerican art forms showed the importance of agriculture
the ability to adapt to their region's physical geography
colonial policies harmed Latin American civilizations
slash-and-burn farming techniques
10
Which letter identifies the region in the Andes where many Inca settlements were located?
D
B
C
A
11
Which element of civilization is most clearly shown in this Maya artwork?
A code of laws
Social classes
A system of education
Urbanization
12
A direct result of the conquest of Tenochtitlan by Hernan Cortes in 1521 was the
conquest of the Kush Kingdom
establishment of Portuguese trade routes around Africa
fall of the Aztec Empire
expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain
13
The expeditions of Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro resulted in the
destruction of the Aztec and Inca Empires
colonization of North America by Portugal
exploration of the Philippines and East Indies
capture of Brazil by Portugal
14
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of the Inca Empire?
Deserts
Mountains
Irregular coastline
River valleys
15
Which conclusion about Incan society could be drawn from the map?
A similar language unified the Inca civilization
An extensive road system connected all parts of the Empire
Tropical climatic conditions existed through the empire
Their trade depended on many seaports
16
Which conclusion about the Inca city of Macchu Picchu can be drawn from the map?
Religious activities were prohibited in this city
City planning & an organized way of life are not evident
The city had laws, leadership, and a military force
The city was a ceremonial site, not a permanent settlement
17
In this passage about a conflict in Mexico, whose perspective is being expressed?
Inca emperor
Portuguese explorer
Spanish conquistador
Aztec warrior
18
Which title best complete this graphic organizer?
Reason for the Reconquista
Characteristics of the Inca Golden Age
Features of the Marshall Plan
Results of Lenin’s New Economic Plan
19
The Aztec calendar & the Mayan writing system illustrate that pre-Columbian American cultures?
Declined because of invasion and disease
Flourished prior to European contact
Converted other in Islam
Traded extensively with Africa
20
This author is describing the process he used in
Formulating a scientific theory from earlier experiments
Developing a historical account from primary sources
Explaining the importance of obeying laws
Comparing details of differing religions
21
Which title best describes this map?
South American Urban Areas
Outposts of the Inca Empire
Creation of the Spanish Viceroyalties
Mesoamerican Cultural Areas
22
The pyramids of ancient Mesoamerica & the aqueducts of Rome show that these early civilizations
Had advanced technology
Used large wooden structures for protection
Practiced religious toleration
Were able to prevent flooding
23
The event described in the quotation illustrates
the dangerous effects of mining without proper equipment
an impact of Enlightenment philosophers
the forced migration of Native Americans to Spain
a result of the "Encounter"
24
The Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations all achieved great progress in developing
a written language and great literature
strong naval forces
a monotheistic religion
the arts and architecture
25
What is the best title for this graphic organizer?
Characteristics of Maya Civilization
Features of Hellenistic Culture
Developments in Czarist Russia
Achievements in Medieval Europe
26
The location of the Inca civilization of South America demonstrates the
Complexity of indigenous belief systems
Influence of cultural diversity
Ability of humans to adapt the environment
Importance of trade with western Europe
27
Which conclusion is best supported by the information in this passage?
Environmental adaptation aided economic development
Large plantations provided food for the markets
The Aztecs were limited to subsistence farming
The Aztecs terraced the land
28
One way the Incas adapted their environment was by
Growing rice as a major agricultural product
Establishing an encomienda system
Creating floating gardens
Building a network of roads through the mountains
29
One way in which the people of the Tibetan kingdom & the people of the Inca Empire are similar
is that they adapted mountainous terrains
is that they designed ships to conduct global trade
is that they introduced camel caravans as transportation
is that they developed coastal ports
30
Which geographic feature is located in Latin America?
Rain forest of the Congo
Plateau of Tibet
Himalaya Mountains
Amazon River
31
These illustrations suggest that early Latin American civilizations
Used advanced technology to build complex structures
Were based on European societies
Were strongly influenced by Renaissance humanism
Incorporated early Roman architectural design
32
What statement best explains the population trend shown on this graph?
Tribal warfare raged during this time period
Native traditions encouraged polygamy
Europeans brought diseases to Latin America
Native beliefs included human sacrifice
33
Which development is most closely associated with early Inca achievements?
Improving iron weapons
Expanding global trade
Inventing the wheel as a transportation device
Adapting a mountainous environment
34
Which factor most influenced the development of diverse cultures in pre-Columbian S America?
Peasant revolts
Trade agreements
Imported religious ideas
Geographic features
35
One similarity of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca empires is that they
developed in fertile river valleys
maintained democratic political systems
created complex civilizations
coexisted peacefully with neighboring empires
36
To achieve the degree of development shown, the Aztecs first had to
Establish an organized government & a specialized work force
Invent wheeled vehicles to move construction materials
Use domesticated animals to assist in agriculture
Adopt advanced engineering diffused from European cultures
37
Which civilization is credited with recording data with quipu, a road system & Macchu Picchu?
Roman
Mesopotamian
Inca
Egyptian
38
Which situation came first?
Spain introduced the encomienda system
Spain and Portugal competed for colonies in the Americas
Portugal claimed Brazil
Columbus arrived in the Caribbean region
39
Which statement best describes Aztec civilization at the time of the Encounter?
Various ethnic groups had presentation in a legislative body
Advanced agricultural practices supported large urban areas
Lack of a social classes created unstable living conditions
Small groups of nomadic clans competed for food
40
The archaeological evidence found at the Mesoamerican sites of Tenochtitlan & Macchu Picchu
suggests that these societies practiced a monotheism
suggests that these societies were hunters & gatherers
suggests that these societies were high developed cultures
suggests that these societies followed a democratic system
41
The fall of the Aztecs, the encomienda system & the missionary work of the Catholic Church are
associated with oil politics in the Middle East
associated with colonialism in Latin America
associated with ethnic tension in the Balkans
associated with migration in sub-Saharan Africa
42
A key reason the Incas were able to control their large empire was that they
Formed a democratic government
Built a road system to connect distant areas & move armies
Promoted literacy & mass education programs to teach loyalty
Outlawed human sacrifice
43
The letter C indicates an area of Latin America that was colonized mostly by the
French
Portuguese
Dutch
English
44
A study of the achievements of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures would show that they
Sustained dense populations through intensive agriculture
Developed rice paper and wood-block printing
Engaged in an extensive exploration of the Pacific Ocean
Built vehicles with wheels to transport goods
45
According to this author, accounts used in making statements of fact must be
Unbiased
Verified
Interesting
Brief
46
The events illustrated in this time line show the effects of European
Fundamentalism
Isolationism
Socialism
Imperialism
47
According to the author, which factors were influencing the outcome of the conflict?
Tribute and tradition
Efficiency and education
Technology and fear
Climate and disease
48
Between 1540 and 1580, what happened to the native population of Central Mexico?
It increased to a high of 26 million people
It decreased by approximately 6 million people
It decreased to 8 million people
It increased by approximately 2 million people per year
49
One way in which the Aztec and Inca civilizations are similar is that they both
Developed advanced architectural techniques
Settled primarily in river valleys
Defeated the Spanish conquistadors
Lacked strong central governments
50
What was one reason the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztec Empire?
Spain joined the Incas in their fight against the Aztecs
Aztec religious beliefs promoted nonviolence
The Spanish soldiers made effective use of their technology
The Spanish cavalry outnumbered the Aztec warriors
51
Which phrase best completes this graphic organizer?
Reliance on camel caravans
Building thousands of miles of roads
Maintenance of a large naval fleet
Establishment of a national library
52
What best completes this partial outline above?
Cast bronze statues
Created a system of terrace farming
Invented a foot stirrup
Developed chariots
53
Which situation was an immediate cause for the collapse of the Aztec civilization?
A series of crop failures
Conquest by foreigners
A lack of military training
Disruption of overseas trade networks
54
One similarity between the Mongols of Central Asia and the Incas of South America was that
both societies based their wealth on the slave trade
both societies practiced monotheistic religions
both societies developed cash-crop farming
both societies adapted to difficult physical environments
55
A study of Aztec, Maya, and Inca agricultural systems would show that these civilizations
carried on extensive food trade with each other
relied on mechanized agricultural techniques
relied on a single-crop economy
adapted to their environments with creative techniques
56
Which achievement played an important role in pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations?
Development of sugar plantations
Use of gunpowder
Production of corn
Domestication of horses
57
These events occurred as a result of the
Cuban Revolution
Latin American independence movements
Mexican Revolution
Encounter
58
A major reason for the end of the Aztec Empire was
the technology of the Spanish conquistadors
the refusal of the people to obey their leaders
a conflict with the Inca Empire
political corruption and an unstable government

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