Empires of the Americas: A Comparison

Which modern-day country was primarily the location of the Aztec Empire?

• Peru

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Chile

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What was a major architectural achievement of the Maya civilization?

• The construction of Machu Picchu

• The development of the city of Tenochtitlan

• The building of Chichen Itza

• The creation of the Nazca Lines

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Which of the following was a primary deity in the Aztec religion?

• Inti

• Quetzalcoatl

• Kukulkan

• Viracocha

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In the Inca Empire, what was the term used for the labor tax system?

• Mita

• Tribute

• Encomienda

• Corvée

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Which European country was responsible for the fall of the Aztec Empire?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• England

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What was the primary writing system used by the Maya civilization?

• Quipu

• Hieroglyphics

• Latin script

• Cuneiform

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What was the primary form of currency or trade in the Maya Empire?

• Gold coins

• Cocoa beans

• Silver bars

• Shells

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The Aztec capital city was built in the middle of Lake __________.

• Michigan
• Tenochtitlan
• Texcoco
• Mexico

When and where did the Maya build their civilization?

• In the tropical lowlands of what is now Guatemala, around the sixth century A.D.

• In the deserts of modern-day Mexico, around the first century B.C.

• In the highlands of Peru, around the third century A.D.

• In the forests of Brazil, around the fifth century B.C.

Known for impressive road systems, terrace farming, Machu Picchu and suspension bridges

• Maya
• Inca
• Aztec
• Olmec