Ancient Civilizations review TX Mexican American Studies

Which of these is NOT an ancient culture in the Americas?

• Adivasi

• Maya

• Aztec

• Olmec

Which civilization is famous for their calendar?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

Why did the Maya civilization collapse?

• They were conquered by the Spanish Conquistadors

• Historians aren't really sure

• A plague killed 78% of them

• A hurricane wiped out their food source and they were forced to migrate south

Which civilization are these giant stone heads associated with?

• Toltec

• Zapotec

• Olmec

• Maya

Which of these ancient cities is present day Mexico City?

• Tenochtitlan

• Teotihuacan

• Chichen Itza

• Machu Picchu

What is the BEST definition for a Codex?

• The holy books of the ancient civilizations

• The recorded history of the Incas and Olmecs

• An ancient "book" recording what was important to a culture

• History books that modern day scholars created.

Which civilization is Montezuma associated with?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Spain

• Zapotec

What are these?

• Glyphs

• Cave paintings

• Tattoos of the Inca

• Astronomical symbols

Which Codex tells us a lot about Aztec history?

• Codex Mendoza

• Codex Florentine

• Codex Grolier

• Codex Dresden

Which Codex is the most important to the Mayans?

• Codex Mendoza

• Codex Florentine

• Codex Borgia

• Codex Dresden