Topic 1.4 AMSCO Reading AP World

Question 1

All of the following were advancements made by the Mayans EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

built "floating gardens" for agricultural purposes

Question 2

Which gov't structure was used by the Mayans?

Accepted Answer

city-state

Question 3

The capital city of the Aztecs, Teotihucan, had limited access to water.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Which of the following caused the decline of the Mississippian culture? (btwn 1450-1600)

Accepted Answer

environmental issues caused farming problems, Diseases introduced by Europeans

Question 5

The Chaco & Mesa Verde cultures were known for innovating architecture & technology to their dry environment

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Mississippian culture (circa 700-800 CE) were known for building_______ largest is Cahokia

Accepted Answer

Earthen Mounds

Question 7

Current knowledge from American Civilizations come from all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

writings by Native Americans

Question 8

Which of the following allowed the Inca to successfully consolidate political power?

Accepted Answer

Rewarded loyalty, Divided empire into FOUR provinces, Use of the mit'a system, Lack of property inheritance

Question 9

Aztec's believed human sacrifice was needed to atone for human sin

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

The Mississippian Culture has a matrilineal society.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which of the following was a way the Aztec successfully consolidated power

Accepted Answer

Created a theocracy, Developed a tribute system, Established a social hierarchy, Grouped city-states into provinces & moved warriors to capital

Question 12

All of the following were reasons for Aztec decline EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

failure of chinampa agriculture techniques.

Question 13

The Inca numerical writing system was called Waru Waru

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 13