Maya and Aztec Civilizations Quiz

Where were the Maya and Aztec civilizations located before the arrival of the Europeans?

• South America

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

What was the Maya civilization known for excelling in?

• Mathematics, astronomy, and the arts

• Agriculture and farming techniques

• Military conquests

• Trade and commerce

What type of government was known in the Maya civilization?

• A centralized monarchy

• A city-state type of government

• A democratic government

• A feudal system

What was the most common crop grown by the Maya people?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Maize (corn)

• Potatoes

How did the Maya people practice farming?

• Irrigation farming

• Terrace farming

• Slash and burn farming

• Crop rotation

What is the Maya civilization possibly the first to do in the field of astronomy?

• Discover the concept of zero

• Map the stars using difficult mathematics

• Predict solar eclipses

• Build observatories

What was the name of the great city built by the Aztec people?

• Tenochtitlan

• Texcoco

• Tlaxcala

• Teotihuacan

What was the Aztec solution to the geographical challenges of swampy shores and inadequate land for agriculture?

• They moved to a different location

• They built terraces on the hillsides

• They created chinampas

• They drained the swamps and lakes

Which of the following was a characteristic of the Aztec civilization's class structure?

• It was a classless society

• It consisted of two classes: nobles and commoners

• It had a hierarchical structure of four classes

• All people were considered equal

How did the Aztec people honor their gods?

• By holding athletic competitions

• By building towering temples and practicing human sacrifice

• By creating works of art

• By writing poetry