CKLA 5th Grade - End of Unit 2 Assessment

Question 1

In the Maya creation myth - which type of people were successful?

Accepted Answer

people made from corn

Question 2

Tenochitilan is the capital city of which civilization?

Accepted Answer

Aztec

Question 3

A civilization is considered pre-columbian if it:

Accepted Answer

developed before Columbus came to the Americas in 1492

Question 4

having the right qualities

Accepted Answer

suitable

Question 5

Which empire was being built at the same time as the Aztecs?

Accepted Answer

The Inca Empire

Question 6

A sudden widespread illness is a(n):

Accepted Answer

epidemic

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of a myth?

Accepted Answer

they are passed from one generation to the next

Question 8

Cuzco is the capital city of which empire?

Accepted Answer

Inca

Question 9

navigable

Accepted Answer

deep and wide enough for ships to pass through

Question 10

to surround or cover completely

Accepted Answer

engulf

Question 11

The Maya built:

Accepted Answer

step terraces and used slash and burn techniques

Question 12

to make a hole in something:

Accepted Answer

pierce

Question 13

Which is NOT a key factor to a civilization:

Accepted Answer

technology

Question 14

emerge:

Accepted Answer

to come into view

Question 15

recede:

Accepted Answer

to move back

Question 16

The explorer associated with the end of the Inca Empire is

Accepted Answer

Pizarro

Question 17

The Maya and Aztec civilizations were located in:

Accepted Answer

Mesoamerica

Question 18

What happened to the Maya civilization?

Accepted Answer

We aren't really sure

Question 19

Commerce is

Accepted Answer

the buying and selling of goods and services

Question 20

The Aztec expanded their empire by

Accepted Answer

constantly waging war

Question 21

something holy and deserving of respect is:

Accepted Answer

sacred

Question 22

An eagle sitting on a cactus holding a snake was a sign to what civilization?

Accepted Answer

Aztec

Question 23

staff

Accepted Answer

a pole or rod used as a sign of authority or for support walking

CKLA 5th Grade - End of Unit 2 Assessment

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CKLA 5th Grade - End of Unit 2 Assessment

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