Carr - MesoAmerica Quiz Review - 23/24

What civilization built their capital city in the middle of swampy land in central Mexico?

• Aztecs

• Chichimecas

• Mayans

• Incas

Answer explanation

The Aztecs built their capital, Tenochtitlan, on an island in Lake Texcoco, which was surrounded by swampy land. This strategic location allowed them to develop a powerful civilization in central Mexico.

Which civilization was located in the Mexican and Central American rain forests?

• Mayan civilization

• Incan civilization

• Aztec civilization

• Roman civilization

Which civilization was represented by the picture?

• Aztec civilization

• Greek civilization

• Mayan civilization

• Incan civilization

Which civilization had an economy based on agriculture and trade?

• Incan civilization

• Aztec civilization

• Egyptian civilization

• Mayan civilization

Which civilization had an economy based on tribute from conquered peoples?

• Incan civilization

• Aztec civilization

• Chinese civilization

• Mayan civilization

Which civilization had a road system?

• Mayan civilization

• Aztec civilization

• Mesopotamian civilization

• Incan civilization

Which civilization had achievements in calendars?

• Aztec civilization

• Mayan civilization

• Indus Valley civilization

• Incan civilization

Which civilization had achievements in mathematics?

• Roman civilization

• Incan civilization

• Aztec civilization

• Mayan civilization

Which civilization had achievements in writing and other record-keeping systems?

• Mayan civilization

• Aztec civilization

• Incan civilization

• Greek civilization

Which civilization was located in an arid valley in central Mexico?

• Incan civilization

• Aztec civilization

• Mayan civilization

• Persian civilization