Mesoamerica Maps

________________ was a region that includes the southern part of Mexico and much of Central America.

• South America

• Mesicoamerica

• Central America

• North America

Which civilization was located around Lake Texcoco?

• the Aztec civilization

• the Mayan civilization

• the Inca civilization

• the Chumash civilization

Where did the Mayan civilization develop?

• in what is now Ecuador

• in what is now Mexico City

• in the Andes Mountains

• in the Yucatan Peninsula

Based on the map, which statement is true?

• Mayans traded with nearby areas.

• Mayans did not know how to build pyramids.

• Mayan civilization was land locked (no access to oceans).

• Mayans were isolated and did not trade.

Which ancient civilization is known for its large stone heads found in Mesoamerica?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

What was the primary writing system used by the Maya civilization?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabetic

• Pictographic

Which Mesoamerican civilization is known for the city of Tenochtitlan?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Zapotec

What is the name of the peninsula where the Maya civilization thrived?

• Iberian Peninsula

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Baja California Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula

Which civilization is credited with the creation of the Mesoamerican ballgame?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

• Inca

What was the primary purpose of the pyramids built by the Aztecs?

• Tombs

• Temples

• Palaces

• Observatories