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1
Which development is most closely associated with early Inca achievements?
adapting a mountainous environment
improving iron weapons
inventing the wheel as a transportation device
expanding global trade
2
Mayans used a form of _____ to record dates and events and to tell stories.
Cunieform
Alphabet
Glyphs
3
What was an important strategy used by both the Romans and the Incas to unify their empires
granting citizenship and voting rights to conquered peoples
building a large network of roads and bridges
supporting free-market economies by minting silver coins
susing powerful navies to protect sea trade routes
4
The pyramids of ancient Mesoamerica and the aqueducts of ancient Rome demonstrate that
were able to prevent flooding
used large wooden structures for protection
had advanced technology
practiced religious toleration
5
The location of the Inca civilization of South America demonstrates the
importance of trade with western Europe
complexity of indigenous belief systems
ability of humans to adapt the environment
influence of cultural diversity
6
What is the best title for this graphic organizer?
Achievements in Medieval Europe
Developments in Czarist Russia
Features of Hellenistic Culture
Characteristics of Maya Civilization
7
Inca farmers adapted their environment by growing food in
expansive plantations
terraced fields
clear-cut rain forests
flooded rice paddies
8
The vast majority of Maya people within the lower class were
merchants
warriors
farmers
priests
9
Only the Aztecs performed human sacrifices
False
True
10
Which civilization built their civilization in the middle of Lake Texcoco?
Olmecs
Mayans
Incans
Aztecs
11
Priest were higher up in the social pyramid
False
True
12
One major responsibility of priests in the early Mesoamerican civilizations was to
Deliver babies
Perform sacrificial rituals
Build temples
Bless food
13
One similarity of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca empires is that they
Coexisted peacefully with neighboring empires
Created advanced societies
Developed in fertile river valleys
Maintained democratic political systems
14
Which Mesoamerica civilization developed in South America?
Olmecs
Incan
Mayan
Aztecs
15
What sport did the Maya learn from the Olmec?
running races
swimming races
a ball game
16
Which Mesoamerica civilization developed in Central America?
Greeks
Incan
Romans
Mayans
17
The city of Tenochtitlan in pre-Columbian times was the capital of which empire?
Inca
Aztec
Mayan
Egyptian
18
In what way was the Maya writing system similar to Egyptian hieroglyphics?
Only symbols of math were used
They did not record historical events
They used symbols to represent both objects and sounds
19
The Incans did not have a writing system
True
False
20
How did Aztecs adapt to their environment? They built....
Terraces
Chinampas
21
The Mayans only believed in the Sun god
True
False
22
Why were the Inca, Aztec and Maya considered to be advanced civilizations?
They were polytheistic
They performed successful medical procedures
They had human sacrifices
They were warlike
23
Which civilization is known as the mother culture?
Olmecs
Mayans
Aztecs
Incans
24
Which title best describes this map?
Outposts of the Inca Empire
Mesoamerican Cultural Areas
Creation of the Spanish Viceroyalties
South American Urban Areas
25
Mesoamerican civilizations were small farming villages
False
True
