Mesoamerican and Egyptian Civilizations Quiz

This image is from one of the Mesoamerican civilizations. Complete the sentence. The (a)   constructed the colossal heads.

Even though the Egyptian civilization was located in a different part of the world, it shared many characteristics with the Mayan civilization. Select all of the characteristics that the Egyptians shared with the Mayans.

• polytheistic

• located in MesoAmerica

• built large pyramids

• developed during the same time period

• used beasts of burden

Complete the sentence. The Olmec civilization is considered the "Mother of (a)   Civilizations".

Which of the following farming techniques was developed by the Incas?

• crop rotation

• floating gardens

• terrace planting

• grain cultivation

The Aztecs built their empire through trade and —

• education

• law

• religion

• war

Which of the following was the first form of writing developed in Mesoamerica?

• Calligraphy

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphic

• Ideograph

What physical factor facilitated the Spanish colonizing of Mexico?

• The Aztecs died in large numbers from diseases introduced by the Europeans.

• The Mayans emigrated in large numbers for deserts unappealing to the Europeans.

• The Aztecs migrated in large numbers to western lands unknown to the Europeans.

• The Mayans perished in large numbers from foreign foods avoided by the Europeans.

How did the Silk Road lead to cultural diffusion?

• It allowed tradesmen to become rich.

• It led to exchanges of knowledge.

• It led to the spread of Buddhism.

• It allowed for the Greeks and Romans to have more power.

Arab and Berber traders helped facilitate the gold-salt trade in Africa. What part of Africa had an abundant supply of salt that was traded for gold?

• North Africa

• East Africa

• South Africa

• West Africa

Which is an effect of cultural diffusion along African gold-salt trade routes during the 8th and 9th centuries?

• the introduction of Islam

• the spread of gunpowder

• the invention of the printing press

• the discovery of Atlantic monsoons