Quiz on Terminology

What does the term "Nomadic" mean?

• Settled in one place

• Moving from place to place

• Building permanent homes

• Living in cities

What is a "Causeway"?

• A type of boat

• A raised road across water or wet ground

• A large building

• A type of tree

What is the function of a "Canal"?

• To provide electricity

• To transport water

• To grow crops

• To build houses

Who is a "Scribe"?

• A person who writes documents

• A person who builds houses

• A person who cooks food

• A person who plants trees

What is a "Codex"?

• A type of animal

• An ancient manuscript

• A musical instrument

• A kind of food

What is a "Pictogram"?

• A type of map

• A picture representing a word or idea

• A musical note

• A type of plant

What does "Reign" refer to?

• A type of weather

• The period during which a sovereign rules

• A kind of dance

• A type of clothing

What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?

• Tenochtitlán

• Cuzco

• Machu Picchu

• Chichen Itza

What did the Aztecs use to support their agriculture and transportation?

• Bridges and tunnels

• Causeways, canals, and chinampas

• Roads and railways

• Aqueducts and wells

What was a significant aspect of Aztec religion?

• Worship of the moon

• Human sacrifice to appease gods

• Meditation and yoga

• Animal worship