Introduction to Mesoamerican and Andean Civilizations

Which civilization is credited as the first in North America?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Inca

What was a significant architectural feature of Olmec cities?

• Underground tunnels

• Stone pyramids

• Wooden temples

• Large stone heads

During which period did the city of Teotihuacan become the largest in Mesoamerica?

• Classic

• Preclassic

• Post-Classic

• Early Horizon

Which civilization is known for its advancements in math, science, and literature during the Classic period?

• Inca

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?

• Chichen Itza

• Tenochtitlan

• Teotihuacan

• Cuzco

Which civilization emerged in the western river valleys of the Andes?

• Moche

• Norte Chico

• Tiwanaku

• Wari

What was the primary function of quipu in Andean civilizations?

• Weapon

• Agricultural tool

• Record-keeping system

• Religious artifact

Which civilization is known for its megalithic architecture and unique alpine lake environment?

• Wari

• Tiwanaku

• Chavin

• Nazca

What marked the beginning of sustained contact between the Old and New Worlds?

• Inca expansion

• Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492

• Polynesian voyages

• Viking exploration

Which civilization expanded the road networks in the Andean region?

• Nazca

• Inca

• Moche

• Chavin