PP 2 Unit 2 Ancient civilizations of the Americas

Question 1

The end of the Mayan civilization was caused by

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unknown; a combination of factors

Question 2

All 3 early America civilizations

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created myths about creation

Question 3

Who used chinampas and aqueducts?

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Aztec

Question 4

What was the capital of the Inca Empire?

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Cuzco

Question 5

Who built step terraces and used slash and burn?

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Maya

Question 6

Who lived in the Yucatan Penisula?

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Maya

Question 7

Which two civilizations required citizens to pay a goods tax?

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Inca and Aztec

Question 8

The Aztec expanded their empire by

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constantly waging war against others

Question 9

Something holy deserving respect is

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sacred

Question 10

Things that are produced, living, or existing naturally in an area?

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indigenous

Question 11

Who lived in the Valley of Mexico?

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Aztec

Question 12

Capital and center of Aztec civilization

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Tenochtitlan

Question 13

Which two civilizations were living during the same time period?

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Inca and Aztec

Question 14

Why are the Maya, Aztec and Inca called pre-Columbian?

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developed before Christopher Columbus to America in 1492.

Question 15

Which is NOT a key component of civilizations?

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a flag

Question 16

Who used step terraces and aqueducts?

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Inca

Question 17

Who lived in the Andes Mountains?

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Inca

Question 18

A sudden widespread illness is a/an

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epidemic

Question 19

Glyphs and codices are

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writing systems

Question 20

Who lived in Mesoamerica?

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Maya and Aztec

Question 21

An eagle sitting on a cactus holding a snake comes from

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An Aztec myth

Question 22

Who had multiple gods and religious ceremonies?

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All of the above

Questions 22