South American Native Quiz

Which three major civilizations flourished in the Americas before the arrival of Europeans?

• Inca, Maya, and Aztec

• Roman, Greek, and Egyptian

• Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

• Mesopotamian, Persian, and Babylonian

What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?

• Cuzco

• Tenochtitlan

• Machu Picchu

• Chichen Itza

During which years did the Inca Empire exist?

• 1200 CE to 1535 CE

• 500 CE to 1000 CE

• 200 BCE to 500 CE

• 1500 CE to 1700 CE

What was one of the major accomplishments of the Inca related to water transportation?

• Aqueducts

• Canals

• Dams

• Wells

Which ruler continued where Pachacuti's left off?

• Topa Inca

• Montezuma

• Atahualpa

• Huayna Capac

Where did the Maya civilization primarily live?

• South America

• North America

• Central America

• Europe

What is the name of the Maya ball game?

• Tlachtli

• Pok-a-tok

• Ulama

• Pelota

What was the purpose of Capacocha in Inca culture?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor the gods with sacrifices

• To mark the new year

• To commemorate a royal wedding

Which other cities were important centers of Mayan culture?

• Cusco and Lima

• Copan and Chichen Itza

• Quito and Bogota

• Santiago and Buenos Aires

What was the main objective of the popular Mayan game?

• To score points by getting a ball through a stone hoop

• To run the fastest

• To jump the highest

• To swim the longest distance