Ancient Civilizations - Mississippians/Mayans/Incans/Aztecs

According to the land bridge theory, from which continent did early people cross into North America?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• South America

Migration may have been possible because of a land bridge that is today covered by the waters of the Bering Sea. What does the word migration mean in the sentence?

• The way people live

• The way people use resources to meet their needs

• A movement of people

• A system of leaders and laws that help people live together

Which was the mound-building civilization?

• Mississippians

• Mayans

• Incans

• Aztecs

Which civilization’s capital was Cahokia, the city of the Sun?

• Mississippians

• Mayans

• Incans

• Aztecs

Where were the Mississippian’s located?

• Southeast US

• Along the Mississippi River

• Illinois

• Mexico

What is the reason the Mayan’s used slash and burn farming?

• To remove weeds

• To keep animals out of fields.

• To clear fields for planting.

• To preserve maize for winter.

According to the Mayan religion, from what were humans made?

• crocodiles/alligators

• rain/rainbows

• corn/stars

• tornados/hurricanes

What technology did Mayan’s create?

• math system

• calendars

• astronomy

• all of the choices

Which continent were the Inca located on?

• North America

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

What is the Inca’s leader called?

• Sappa Inca

• King

• Chief

• President