Social Studies Topic 1

The Maya civilization is best known for its achievements in which field?

• Medicine

• Mathematics and Astronomy

• Metalworking

• Agriculture

The Inca Empire was located primarily in which mountain range?

• Rockies

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Alps

The Olmec civilization is famous for creating what type of monumental sculpture?

• Large stone pyramids

• Giant stone heads

• Carved wooden statues

• Elaborate tombs

What was the primary purpose of the Iroquois League?

• To form a large army

• To promote trade with other tribes

• To create peace and unity among member nations

• To build large cities

Which of the following was a key principle of the Iroquois League’s governance?

• One chief ruled all the nations

• Decisions were made by a council of representatives

• Warriors decided all important matters

• Each nation acted independently without any collaboration

Which invention during the Renaissance greatly helped spread knowledge and ideas?

• Compass

• Telescope

• Printing press

• Steam engine

Christopher Columbus believed he had reached Asia when he landed in the Caribbean islands.

• True

• False

Columbus was the first European to set foot in North America.

• True

• False

Spanish explorers were primarily motivated by the desire for wealth, especially gold and silver.

• True

• False

All indigenous people in the Americas welcomed the Spanish explorers with open arms and did not resist colonization.

• True

• False