Mayan and Aztec Civilizations PretestTest

Where did the Mayan civilization originate?

• In the lowlands of Mexico and central america
• In South America
• Lowlands of Asia

Who ruled Mayan cities?

• The Mayas were ruled by a president elected democratically.
• The Mayas were ruled by a king, monarchy.
• By noble people

Which was the first great Mayan city?

• Copan
• Tikal
• Tenochtitlan

What is slash and burn agriculture?

• The method of farming that consisted on cutting down the trees and burning the remains
• The Method of farming use by the Mayas
• Both answers are correct

The Mayas introduce the concept of the number 0.

• True
• False

Maya religion was based on what? Check all the boxes that are correct.

• Many gods
• Nature based religion

They were powerful figures in charge of rituals and ceremonies and communicating to the gods.

• The priest
• The nobles
• The slaves

How did Maya Civilization use their knowledge of Astronomy?

• In their planting cycles, and planning war
• In building their language

What was the Aztec capital city called?

• Copan
• Tikal
• Tenochtitlan

Some crops that the Aztecs cultivated were? Check the boxes that are correct

• Maize
• tomatoes
• avocadoes
• beans
• rice