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1
The Aztec,Incan and Mayan civilizations all achieved great progress in developing-
arts and architecture
a monotheistic religion
strong naval forces
a written language and literature
2
The term Mesoamerican refers to the civilizations that emerged in the-
Arctic
land between North and South America
Peruvian Andes
Pacific Northwest
3
Incan terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of-
economic policies that harmed Latin American civilizations.
civilizations adapt to their region's physical geography.
art forms symbolizing the importance of agriculture.
slash and burn farming techniques.
4
Early american people began to build permanent settlements once they learned how to
hunt and gather
build houses
plant food
ride horsed
5
Which type of building structure is characteristic of Mayan civilization?
obelisk
cathedral
pyramid
ziggurat
6
The Mayan civilation began to collapse by
AD 1500
100 BC
AD 300
AD 900
7
The earliest people who migrated to the Americas came from
Africa
Asia
Europe
Australia
8
The Incan empire included the
Andes Mountains
Valley of Mexico
Yucatan Penisula
Mexican Gulf Coast
9
Mayas developed an accurate solar calendar so they could
build pyramids
plant crops at the proper time
hold religious ceremonies
record historical events
10
In Latin America, the Mayan and Aztec civilizations were similar in that they-
developed complex mathematical and calendar systems.
showed little evidence of urbanization.
used military weapons superior to those of Europeans.
lacked a strong central government.
11
Which of the following civilizations ruled an area that included the Andes Mountains?
Mayas
Incas
Olmecs
Aztecs
12
Which of the following civilizations had a vast road network?
Mayas
Incas
Olmecs
Aztecs
13
Which of the following was an important astronomical discovery made by the Maya?
identifying the planets of the solar system
calculating the length of a solar year
developing the heliocentric theory
developing a theory of relativity
14
Why did the Aztecs make human sacrifices?
to show strength to the people they conquered
to rid prisoners of war
to control unruly nobles
to give the sun strength to rise each day
15
Which requirement did both the Incan and Aztec empires demand as loyalty from conqueredpeoples?
farm labor
tribute
precious metals
textiles