Early Civilizations of LA

How did trade help the Olmec?

• It enabled them to develop a writing system.

• It enabled them to develop a class structure.

• It enabled them to plan their settlements.

• It enabled them to erect stone buildings.

How did geography affect the lives of the early Maya?

• It required them to clear areas to farm.

• It required them to live in one large city.

• It required them to build houses with obsidian.

• It required them to trade to have enough food.

Why was there sometimes fighting among Maya cities during the Classic Age?

• because of the theft of valuable sculptures and paintings

• because of disagreements over how to select a single ruler

• because of competition over the control of land and resources

• because of disagreements over how to conduct religious ceremonies

Maya kings might have contributed to the decline of Maya civilization by forcing (a)   to farm for them or work on building projects.

Moctezuma II cautiously welcomed the Spanish because he believed that Cortés was a (a)   .

What is the meaning of the word 'trader'?

• The meaning of the word 'trader' is a person who buys and sells goods and services.

• A trader is a type of vehicle used for transportation.

• A trader is a tool used for gardening.

• A trader is a type of clothing worn in winter.

Many Aztec ____ doubled as spies, keeping the rulers informed about what was happening in their lands.

• Farmers

• Merchants (Store Owners)

• Priests

• Warriors

After the Inca conquered the people, they adopted many of their customs.

• Chavin

• Chimu
• Moche

• Nazca

How did people living in the Inca Empire obtain the goods they needed?

• by buying them at roadside markets

• by buying them from traveling merchants

• by having them given to them by religious leaders

• by having them given to them by government officials

How did Inca pay their taxes?

• by giving gold to the ruler

• by giving crops to the priests

• by performing labor for wealthy landowners

• by performing labor for the central government