Topic 6 Test : Civilizations of the Americans

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According to their religion, the Maya believed that

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kings and priests could communicate with the gods.

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In what North American culture area did the people who formed the Iroquois League live? Options: Northwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest

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Northeast

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Look at the map. Which conclusion is best supported by this map?

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The Aztec empire expanded across a variety of landforms.

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Why was the mita system important to the Incan empire?

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It allowed the government to collect taxes in the form of physical labor.

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Why were the Aztecs able to take control of the basin known as the Valley of Mexico?

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They had a powerful army that allowed them to conquer their neighbors.

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At its peak, the Aztec empire controlled

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an area extending from central Mexico to Guatemala.

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When did the first Mesoamerican civilizations begin?

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Once people learned how to farm in the tropical forest.

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What did the building and use of observatories allow the Maya to develop?

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complex calendars.

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What archaeological evidence taught scholars about the culture of the Mississippians?

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large earthen mounds built for religious purposes

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Incas used objects like the one pictured to...

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to keep records of goods traded