Theme 2: Culture & Diveristy

Which Mesoamerican empire is shown as the blue area (A) on the map?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

Which Mesoamerican empire is shown as the red area (B) on the map?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

Which Mesoamerican empire is shown as the green area (C) on the map?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

Which of the following early North American cultures had structures used for ceremonial purposes that were similar in shape to the temples found in Mesoamerican empires?

• Hohokam

• Anasazi

• Moundbuilders

• Paiute

Which Mesoamerican civilization is credited for developing the concept of zero?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

The Inca were able to build temples, roads, and canals in difficult terrain without the use of wheels or a written language.

• True

• False

Harsh weather contributed to the fall of the Aztec empire.

• True

• False

Having too many enemies contributed to the fall of the Aztec empire.

• True

• False

Ineffective leadership contributed to the fall of the Aztec empire.

• True

• False

Smallpox brought over by the Spanish contributed to the fall of the Aztec empire.

• True

• False