Inca, Maya, and Aztec Quiz

What type of crops did the Inca civilization grow in terraces?

• Rice, wheat, and barley

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

• Potatoes, maize, and quinoa

• Tomatoes, carrots, and lettuce

How did the Inca civilization use irrigation in their agriculture?

• By importing water from neighboring civilizations

• By relying on natural rainfall for their crops

• By building canals, terraces, and reservoirs to bring water to their agricultural fields.

• By using windmills to pump water into the fields

What was the purpose of the Maya calendar?

• Tracking time, religious ceremonies, and agricultural cycles

• Predicting natural disasters

• Recording historical events

• Navigational purposes

Which god did the Aztecs believe was the most powerful?

• Quetzalcoatl

• Tezcatlipoca

• Tlaloc

• Huitzilopochtli

What was the main purpose of the Aztec temples?

• To serve as a place of residence for the Aztec rulers

• For hosting community events and celebrations

• To store food and supplies for the community

• For religious ceremonies and sacrifices

What was the significance of the Aztec chinampas in their agriculture?

• They were artificial islands used for agriculture.

• They were used for religious ceremonies

• They were used for housing

• They were used for transportation

What was the primary method of communication in the Inca civilization?

• Written letters

• Smoke signals

• Quipu, a system of knotted strings

• Telepathy

What was the primary building material used by the Aztecs?

• Wood

• Stone

• Adobe

• Metal

What was the main purpose of the Maya ball game?

• Entertainment

• Religious rituals

• Settling disputes

• Physical training

What was the primary source of food for the Aztecs?

• Maize

• Meat

• Fish

• Fruits