Ancient Civilizations

Which civilization invented the concept of zero?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

Which civilization lived in the white area on the map?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

Hieroglyphics are

• A form of writing using pictures rather than letters.

• Pipes or channels designed to carry water from a distant source.

• Military officers who were very strict.

• How goods and services are produced.

How did the Mayan civilization end?

• War

• It’s a mystery

• Drought

• Famine

A major city of the Incas was

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

• Tikal

• Copan

Which two ancient civilizations were located in Central America?

• Mayan and Incan

• Incan and Aztec

• Mayan and Aztec

• Pocahontas and Geronimo

This civilization did not have a written language, therefore they used quipus, which are colored, knotted strings used to record information.

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Which civilization built chinampas, or floating gardens?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Who worshiped the sun god?

• Only the Mayans
• Only the Incas
• Only the Aztecs
• Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs

Why did Christianity attract so many followers?

• It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would become rich.
• It gave people the ultimate gift of wisdom.
• It gave hope to the poor and powerless
• It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would suffer