Mesoamerican Civilizations Quiz

The first known complex society in Mesoamerica was:

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

The American civilization located in the Yucatan Peninsula is:

• Inca

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

This Mesoamerican civilization did not become an empire and had separate rulers for each city-state.

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec

This civilization was active in human sacrifices.

• Aztecs

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Greeks

This civilization has nearly two million descendants that speak their languages in modern day Mexico and Guatemala.

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec

What is the native word for corn and its connection to early American life?

• Maize; it was a staple food and central to agriculture.

• Wheat; it was used primarily for trade.

• Rice; it was a luxury food item.

• Barley; it was used for brewing.

Identify two notable achievements of the Aztecs, Mayas, and Incas.

• Development of a complex calendar system and construction of pyramids

• Invention of the wheel and creation of a written language

• Discovery of electricity and development of advanced metallurgy

• Establishment of a democratic government and creation of a global trade network

Which of the following statements is true about the similarities between the Incan and Mayan civilizations?

• Both civilizations built large cities with impressive architecture.

• Both civilizations were located in the same geographical region.

• Both civilizations used the same writing system.

• Both civilizations were conquered by the Spanish at the same time.

This Native American civilization had a trade network that brought foreign items, such as rocks and shells from far away.

• Maya

• Inca

• Aztec

How were the Maya and Inca similar?

• Both had advanced agricultural techniques

• Both were located in the same region

• Both spoke the same language

• Both had the same religious beliefs