Ancient Civilizations: Aztec, Maya, and Inca Quiz

Where was the Aztec civilization located?

• South America

• Central America

• North America

• Europe

What was the main crop grown by the Maya civilization?

• Potatoes

• Wheat

• Corn (Maize)

• Rice

Which civilization is known for building Machu Picchu?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec

What type of government did the Inca civilization have?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

Which civilization used the concept of zero in their mathematical calculations?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Both A and B

Inca farmers are famous for creating __________ to farm on steep mountainsides.

• Irrigation canals

• Terraces

• Greenhouses

• Aqueducts

The Maya civilization developed a complex calendar system based on cycles of:

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Both A and B

• The stars

Which civilization had a system of roads that connected their empire?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Both A and C

The Inca civilization worshipped the Sun God named:

• Kukulkan

• Inti

• Chaac

• Tlaloc

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Cuzco

• Tikal

• Tenochtitlan

• Machu Picchu