How was Huayna Capac significant in terms of Incan history?

The Incan empire reached the height of its power and size.

What archaeological evidence from the Zapotec exemplifies a unique and complex culture?

Ball courts, centralized cities, and fine gold jewelry.

Why did the Maya create hundreds of glyphs?

to communicate sounds, words, and ideas.

Unlike Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the Olmec and the Chavin:

Lived in virtual isolation from the rest of the world.

All of the following are true of Moctezuma I EXCEPT:

he ruled for over seven decades

Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of:

adapting to their region’s physical geography.

Was the longest ruling Emperor in Mayan history.

The Maya were organized in:

decentralized rival kingdoms or city-states.

It is likely that the Chavin located their capital in the Andes to:

Have access to iron and gold for metal working.

A Maya sees a stranger and knows what town he/she is from. What Mayan art makes this possible?

Weaving cloth in complex patterns.

How did the Inca adapt to their physical environment?

built footbridges to connect their roads across the Andes.

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1
How was Huayna Capac significant in terms of Incan history?
He adopted sharia law after covering to Islam
The Incan empire reached the height of its power and size.
He established the Incan capital at the city of Cuzco.
He conquered land extending into modern day Canada
2
What archaeological evidence from the Zapotec exemplifies a unique and complex culture?
Complex hymns
Ball courts, centralized cities, and fine gold jewelry.
They worshiped at the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
They had paved roads and a primitive postal service.
3
Why did the Maya create hundreds of glyphs?
they were riddles for future civilizations
they were works of art for their many gods
to communicate sounds, words, and ideas.
o communicate with their extra-terrestrial overlords.
4
Unlike Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the Olmec and the Chavin:
Lived in virtual isolation from the rest of the world.
Never suffered from any diseases
Were a Christian civilization
Engaged in global trade
5
All of the following are true of Moctezuma I EXCEPT:
imprisoned by the Spanish so they could control his wealth.
he ruled for over seven decades
sent gifts to Cortes because he thought he may be a god.
welcomed conquistadores into the capital of Tenochtitlan.
6
Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of:
how the Aztecs were vegetarians
adapting to their region’s physical geography.
primitive restaurants
slash-and-burn farming techniques.
7
Pacal the Great:
Was the longest ruling Emperor in Mayan history.
Traveled to the Byzantine Empire to show off Mayan culture
Owed millions of gold nuggets to Mansa Musa
Was the first Mesoamerican ruler to convert to Christianity.
8
The Maya were organized in:
utopian villages
decentralized rival kingdoms or city-states.
it was an anarchist civilization with no leader
districts based on wealth
9
What civilizations were in the Andes Mountains on the west coast of South America?
Inca and Chavin.
Franks and Scots
Marcos and Hotep
Maya and Aztec.
10
It is likely that the Chavin located their capital in the Andes to:
So they could enjoy winter sports
Have access to iron and gold for metal working.
Control water for irrigation canals.
Avoid tsunamis
11
What achievement did the Aztecs adapt from the Mayas?
the wheel
use of causeways.
A system of calendars
open heart surgery
12
What do the Maya, Inca, and Aztec civilizations have in common socially?
They were all monotheistic
A militaristic hierarchy.
They forced children to marry before the age of 10
They believed in karma
13
Andean labor systems were similar to European feudalism in they were based on:
Human sacrifice
A code of honor for knights
Mutual obligations.
A unionized work force
14
A Maya sees a stranger and knows what town he/she is from. What Mayan art makes this possible?
Jewelry made from steel and diamonds.
Weaving cloth in complex patterns.
Braided leopard hides were worn by all Mayans
Blue and yellow face paint
15
How did the Inca adapt to their physical environment?
used sunscreen.
raised cattle and horses.
had to build levees to prevent flooding.
built footbridges to connect their roads across the Andes.

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