Civilizations of Mesoamerica Quiz

Which of the following civilizations was NOT part of Mesoamerica?

• Maya

• Inca

• Aztec

• Olmec

Which of the following achievements is the Mayan civilization known for?

• Building Machu Picchu

• Developing a sophisticated calendar system

• Inventing the wheel

• Creating terraced farms in the Andes

Which of the following was an important crop grown by Mesoamerican civilizations?

• Wheat

• Corn (maize)

• Rice

• Barley

What role did the encomienda system play in Spanish colonization?

• It protected indigenous peoples from forced labor

• It granted Spanish colonists land and the right to use indigenous labor

• It abolished slavery in the colonies

• It established trade routes with Asia

Which Spanish missionary is known for defending the rights of indigenous peoples?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Bartolomé de las Casas

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided newly discovered lands between which two countries?

• Spain and France

• Portugal and Spain

• England and Spain

• Portugal and France

The Aztecs used their geographic environment to build and maintain their capital, Tenochtitlan by:

• Building it in a desert to avoid invaders

• Utilizing the surrounding lakes for transportation and agriculture

• Constructing it on a mountain for defense

• Choosing a forest location for abundant resources

What was the role of the Catholic Church in Spanish colonization, particularly in relation to indigenous peoples?

• It opposed all forms of colonization

• It supported indigenous religions

• It played a role in converting indigenous peoples to Christianity

• It was not involved in colonization efforts

Compare and contrast the civilizations of the Maya and the Aztec. Consider aspects such as their political structure, religious practices, and achievements.

• Both had identical political systems

• The Maya had a more centralized government than the Aztecs

• The Aztecs were known for their advanced writing system, unlike the Maya

• Both civilizations were unaffected by Spanish colonization

What is the answer related to "Developing a sophisticated calendar system"?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec