Ancient Americans Pretest/Post TEST

Front

What is the most probable reason the Aztecs became violent?

Back

They were surrounded by enemies.

Front

Which of the following illustrates the violence of the Aztecs?
Options:
They sacrificed their captured enemies.
They ate the cactus of their enemies.
They ransomed their prisoners.
They tortured their prisoners with dogs.

Back

They sacrificed their captured enemies.

Front

Which of the following shows that the Maya were fascinated with the concept of time? They recorded the cycles of the moon and could predict lunar eclipses, They used four different calendars, one for each season., They punished those who did not use their time in a productive way., They believed that religious ceremonies should never happen.

Back

They recorded the cycles of the moon and could predict lunar eclipses

Front

How is agriculture important to civilization?

Back

It allows people to devote time to activities unrelated to food, like arts and crafts.

Front

In the ancient calendar of Mesoamerica, the calendar starts a new cycle every ____ years.

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