The Americas Quiz

What was a significant factor that led to the population growth in early Maya civilization?

• Introduction of new gods

• Massive food surplus

• Construction of pyramids

• Development of pottery

What was a major reason for the collapse of the cities of Tikal and Calakmul around the 9th century CE?

• Decline in trade

• Invasion by the Aztecs

  
  

• Constant warfare and ecological factors

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  Introduction of new religions

What was the name of the capital city founded by the Mexica?

• Texcoco

• Aztlan

• To build architectural wonders

• To rule over the Aztec Empire

What was one of the main reasons for the fall of the Aztec Empire?

• Natural disasters

• Internal civil war

• Spanish conquest and disease

• Lack of resources

What was the population of the Inca Empire at its peak?

• 10 million

• 5 million

• 20 million

• 15 million

Who led the Spanish conquistadors that captured and killed Atahualpa?

• Diego de Almagro

• Hernán Cortés

• Pedro de Alvarado

• Francisco Pizarro

Choose an appropriate title for this table:

• 4 Keys to Civilization

• Essentials From Asia

• Mesoamerican Similarities

• The Columbian Exchange

Fill in the blank with the name of early American civilization that fits the graphic:

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Inca

• Mali

Explain 2-3 reasons why a calendar was so important to the early American civilizations