Civilizations of the Americas Exam Review

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The first permanent settlements in the Americas started in Mesoamerica most likely because of which geographic feature? Options: fertile soil, quiet harbors, high mountains, dry climate

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fertile soil

Front

The western side of South America was the geographic setting for which culture?

Back

Inca

Front

What did Incan farmers use to prevent erosion of their steep hillsides?

Back

terraces

Front

Which factor made the development of major cities within the Valley of Mexico possible? Options: access to the ocean, low elevation, mountain barriers, fertile soil

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fertile soil

Front

According to what is known about the religious beliefs of the Maya, which of the following did people feel they needed to give the gods? (Options: water, grain, blood, gold)

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blood

Front

Which position held the most power in Aztec society? Options: the merchant, the priest, the king, the warrior

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the king

Front

The Incan class structure followed a pyramid design. Who would be in the lowest tier of the Incan society? Options: slaves, commoners, wormen, tax collectors

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commoners

Front

A member of upper-class Incan society was MOST LIKELY to do which of the following? farm government land, own many slaves, serve in the army, attend school

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attend school

Front

The Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlán was located in what is now what nation?

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Mexico

Front

Which civilization lived in what is now Mexico and was defeated by the Spanish in 1521?

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the Aztec