Civilizations of the Americas Quiz

What is a civilization?

• A small village with no government

• A complex human society with cities, government, art, and writing

• A group of animals living together

• A single family living in a house

Who were the conquistadors?

• Native American farmers

• Spanish conquerors of the Americas in the 16th century

• Inca priests

• Aztec merchants

What is an empire?

• A small town

• A large territory ruled by a single authority

• A type of food

• A farming tool

What does polytheism mean?

• Belief in one god

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in animals as gods

What is a city-state?

• A city that is part of a country

• An independent city that governs itself

• A city with no government

• A city under water

What writing system did the Maya use?

• Alphabet

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Latin

What did the Maya use to keep track of time?

• Sun dials

• Complex calendars based on astronomy

• Water clocks

• Hourglasses

Which Maya city is famous for its impressive pyramids?

• Tenochtitlán

• Chichen Itza

• Cuzco

• Machu Picchu

What are stelae?

• Floating gardens

• Stone monuments carved with texts and images

• Knotted strings

• Books made of bark paper

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Cuzco

• Tenochtitlán

• Chichen Itza

• Machu Picchu