Unit 10 Test: Mesoamerican civilizations and African empires.

Compare the main religious beliefs of the Aztecs and the Mayas. Which statement best describes a similarity between their religions?

• Both civilizations believed in a single god who created the world.

• Both civilizations practiced polytheism and performed rituals to honor multiple gods.

• Both civilizations rejected the idea of an afterlife.

• Both civilizations did not build any temples for worship.

What was a common religious practice among Mesoamerican civilizations?

• 1. Writing religious scrolls on silk

• 1. Human sacrifice to honor the gods

• 1. Worshipping only one deity

• 1. Building stone churches

Analyze the technological achievements of the Aztecs. Which of the following is an example of how they adapted to their environment?

• Building large ships for ocean travel

• Creating chinampas, or floating gardens, to grow crops on lake surfaces

• Constructing underground tunnels for transportation

• Using camels for transportation

Compare the origins of the Mali Empire and the Songhai Empire. Which statement best describes how the Songhai Empire emerged?

• The Songhai Empire was established before the Mali Empire.

• The Songhai Empire grew in power after the decline of the Mali Empire.

• The Songhai Empire was a colony of the Mali Empire.

• The Songhai Empire and Mali Empire started at the same time.

Examine the role of gold in the Mali Empire. How did gold contribute to the empire’s wealth and influence?

• Gold was used only for making weapons.

• Gold was traded across the Sahara, making Mali a center of wealth and trade.

• Gold was not important to the Mali Empire.

• Gold was used only for building houses.

Which of the following best explains how the Mayas used their knowledge of astronomy in their culture?

• They used astronomy to build bridges.

• They created accurate calendars to plan religious ceremonies and agricultural activities.

• They used astronomy to invent the wheel.

• They used astronomy to train animals.

How did the Incas adapt their farming techniques to the mountainous terrain of the Andes?

• They only hunted animals for food.

• They built terraces on the mountainsides to create flat land for farming.

• They grew crops only in the valleys.

• They imported all their food from other regions.

Which of the following best describes the role of religion in the daily life of the Aztecs?

• Religion was not important to the Aztecs.

• Religion influenced many aspects of Aztec life, including government, education, and festivals.

• The Aztecs only practiced religion once a year.

• The Aztecs did not have any religious leaders.

Analyze how the Songhai Empire maintained control over its large territory.

• By building a wall around the empire

• By establishing a strong central government and appointing governors to rule different regions

• By allowing each city to rule itself without any central authority

• By not having any form of government

Which crop was central to Mesoamerican civilizations?

• 1. Wheat

• 2. Rice

• 1. Corn (maize)

• 2. Potatoes