LAH 1.1 Mesoamerican Civilizations MSA

Which civilization is often considered the "mother culture" of Mesoamerica?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

Where was the Maya civilization primarily located?

• Valley of Mexico

• Western coast of South America

• Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador

• Northern Mexico

Which civilization built the city of Tenochtitlán?

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec

• Aztec

The Inca civilization was primarily located in which modern-day country?

• Peru

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Chile

Which civilization is known for their colossal stone head sculptures?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

• Maya

Which civilization had a labor tax system called "mita"?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

Which of the following was a prominent symbol in the Olmec religion?

• Eagle

• Jaguar

• Serpent

• Sun

What was a central part of Aztec worship?

• Animal sacrifice

• Food offerings

• Human sacrifice

• Celestial observations

Which civilization developed a complex writing system known as hieroglyphs?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Which of the following innovations is associated with the Aztec civilization?

• Agricultural terraces

• Chinampas (floating gardens)

• Quipu (knot-recording system)

• Stone heads