Mesoamerican and Egyptian Civilizations Quiz

This image is from one of the Mesoamerican civilizations. Complete the sentence. The ______ 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 _______ 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