Unit 7 Mesoamerica

Which region includes the southern part of what is now Mexico and parts of the northern countries of Central America?

• Patagonia

• Mesoamerica

• Amazon Basin

• Gran Chaco

What is the purpose of a causeway as used in the city of Tenochtitlan?

• To serve as defensive barriers

• To connect the city to the mainland

• To collect rainwater for agriculture

• To mark territorial boundaries

Where was the city of Tenochtitlan located?

• On a coastal plain

• In a desert region

• In the middle of a lake

• On a mountain top

What is terraced farming?

• A method of fishing in deep ocean waters.

• A technique where crops are grown in desert regions.

• A type of farming where steps are carved into mountains to create flat surfaces.

• A modern agricultural technology used in urban areas.

What is the slash-and-burn technique primarily used for in agriculture?

• Irrigating fields

• Clearing land for planting crops

• Harvesting crops

• Feeding livestock

Which civilization is known to have used the slash-and-burn farming technique?

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

• The Maya

• The Greeks

What did the Spanish conquistadors do in the lands of the natives in Mesoamerica?

• They established trade routes with the natives.

• They took over control of the lands.

• They introduced new farming techniques.

• They formed alliances with all native tribes.

What does the term "hierarchy" refer to in social studies?

• A) A type of government where everyone has equal power

• B) A system where people or groups are ranked one above the other based on status or authority

• C) A historical study of ancient artifacts

• D) A geographical mapping of regions

What is the purpose of offerings in ancient cultures as depicted in the image?

• To celebrate a victory in battle

• To make the gods happy

• To increase agricultural productivity

• To elect community leaders

What deadly disease was brought to the Americas by the Europeans, which resulted in the death of many natives?

• Influenza

• Malaria

• Cholera

• Smallpox