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- 1. Multiple Choice
Where did the Incas live?Western South AmericaEastern North AmericaEastern South AmericaWestern North America - 2. Multiple ChoiceThe Ruler of the Mayans was seen as a...War-LeaderGod-KingWeak-ManPriest/Landowner
- 3. Multiple ChoiceOne of the Mayans' many creations that we use today is365 day calendarHuman SacrificeThe Wheel
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Aztec capital?MexicoTenochtitlanTlatelolcoCalpolli
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich disease killed the Aztecs?Bubonic PlagueEbolaYellow FeverSmall Pox
- 6. Multiple ChoiceReligious worship was led by priest-kings but all Mayans worshiped many Gods. What is this type of religion called?monotheismpolytheism
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe Aztecs were a nomadic tribe until they settled on Lake Texcoco. What does nomadic mean?They did not know how to hunt so they fished.They traveled from place to place.It is another term for being a farmer.It means that no mad people are allowed.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe Aztecs believed in human sacrifice because:They were evil and horrible people.They believed it would please their godsThey hated blood but thought it would give them life.They wanted to show people how tough they were.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe Aztecs made the people they conquered pay tribute. What is a tribute?attention at all timesgifts of jewels, gold , and valuablesshow honor with marchesthey have them perform a talent show
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe Aztecs built chinampas. What were they?Mexican foodwallspyramidsfloating gardens
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWho was the Spanish explorer that arrived in 1519?CortezPizzaroMarc AnthonyVespucci
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is/are the advantage(s) of having thier city built on a lake?protection from enemiesa source of water for cropsbathing and washingall of the above
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the Spanish want from the Aztecs?Gold and richesconvert them to Christianityclaim the land for Spainall of the above
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe conquered city of Tenochtitlan is now the modern day city of:ValdezCortez CityMexico CitySan Jose
- 15. Multiple Choice
Who built ball courts similar to basketball?
Mayans
Aztecs
Inca
- 16. Multiple Choice
The Inca built bridges and aqueducts similar to which civilization?
Egypt
India
Rome
Greece
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the group of Native Americans that came before the Mayans and influenced the Mayan way of life?IncasAztecsOlmecsZulus
- 18. Multiple ChoiceFrancisco Pizarro conquered this civilizationMayaAztecInca
- 19. Multiple Choice
The Olmec people lived____.
a. on an island in the Pacific Ocean
b. in the desert of what is now the American Southwest
c. along the Gulf Coast in what is Southern Mexico
d. none of the above
- 20. Multiple Choice
What kind of government did The Olmec Civilization held?
a. oligarchy
b. theocratic
c. oligarchy
d. none of the above
- 21. Multiple Choice
What innovations did the Olmec create?
Building the first ever pyramids
Creating rubber
Using medicinal herbs to perform heart surgery
Curing rubber from the latex tree
- 22. Multiple Choice
What major artistic accomplishments are the Olmec known for?
Jade baby carvings
17 colossal head statues
Humanistic sculptures
Interpretative dance
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