Civilizations of the Americas

Which ocean is located to the west (California) of North America?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which civilization settled in the Yucatan Peninsula?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Which civilization settled in the Andes Mountains of South America?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Why did the Maya seek captives in war?

• the marry Maya people

• to sacrifice their lives to the gods

• to use as household servants

• to work the land

This is a term for "Middle America" refers to what is now Mexico and parts of northern countries of central America.

• Sub Sahara

• Mesoamerica

• Sahel

• Peru

In the case of religion, a similarity between the Inca, Aztec, and Maya was:

• animism
• human sacrifice
• theocracy
• polytheism

The Inca were located at what letter on the map?
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• A
• B
• C

Which description best defines a Spanish conquistador during the Age of Exploration?

• A queen who marries royalty to combine the lands of two countries

• A king who signs treaties to acquire new territories

• A person who leads a group of men and takes over the land of others

• A person who causes a rebellion and fights for independence

The first Native Americans traveled across this to get to America.

• Land Bridge

• Land Tide

• Big Lake

• Open Bridge

Why did early humans leave Asia?

• Humans left Asia to follow the animals, which were their food.

• Humans left Asia because it was too warm.

• Humans left Asia to look for birds.

• Humans didn't leave Asia.