Exploring Early American Civilizations

Which early civilization is known for creating a complex calendar system and hieroglyphic writing?

• The Inca

• The Maya

• The Aztec

• The Olmec

What was the primary crop grown by early civilizations in the Americas?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Maize (corn)

• Barley

Which civilization is famous for its large stone heads carved from basalt?

• The Maya

• The Aztec

• The Olmec

• The Inca

The Inca civilization was primarily located in which mountain range?

• The Andes

• The Rockies

• The Himalayas

• The Alps

Which civilization built the city of Tenochtitlán on an island in Lake Texcoco?

• The Maya

• The Aztec

• The Inca

• The Olmec

What was the primary purpose of the Mayan pyramids?

• Defense

• Trade

• Religious ceremonies

• Storage

Which civilization is known for its extensive road system across the Andes?

• The Olmec

• The Maya

• The Aztec

• The Inca

What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?

• Cuzco

• Tikal

• Chichen Itza

• Teotihuacan

Which civilization used a system of knotted strings called quipu for record-keeping?

• The Aztec

• The Maya

• The Inca

• The Olmec

Which civilization is known for the construction of Machu Picchu?

• The Olmec

• The Maya

• The Aztec

• The Inca