Pre-Columbian American Empires Review

Multiple Choice

Which of the following empires is NOT considered a major Pre-Columbian civilization in the Americas?

• Olmec

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Roman

Multiple Choice

Which civilizations were developing in isolation in the Americas while classical civilizations were developing in the Mediterranean and Asia?

• Olmec and Mayan

• Han and Gupta

• Rome and Greece

• Gupta and Olmec

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Olmec civilization is correct?

• The Olmecs were the first American civilization in Mesoamerica.

• The Olmecs were known for their advanced writing system.

• The Olmecs were located in South America.

• The Olmecs were influenced by the Mayans.

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The Olmecs used their wealth to build large stone

and pyramids to honor their leaders and gods.

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Select all the factors that contributed to the Olmecs being called the 'mother culture' of Mesoamerica.

• They influenced other Mesoamerican societies.

• They developed a strong trade network.

• They declined due to unknown reasons.

• They built large stone monuments and pyramids.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the structure of Mayan government and economy?

• The Mayans were ruled by a single emperor and relied mainly on hunting.

• The Mayans were divided into city-states ruled by king-gods and their economy was based on trade and farming.

• The Mayans had a democratic government and focused on fishing.

• The Mayans were nomadic and did not have a structured economy.

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Which of the following were part of Mayan religious practices?

• Polytheism

• Blood offerings

• Human sacrifices

• Monotheism

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Which technological advancements are attributed to the Mayans?

• 365-day calendar

• Advanced temples

• Steam engines

• Hieroglyphic writing

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Mayans invented a writing system based on pictures called

.

Multiple Choice

Which city did the Aztecs build in 1325 after arriving in Mexico?

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

• Chichen Itza

• Teotihuacan

Multiple Select

Which of the following were key aspects of Aztec government and religion?

• The Aztecs controlled an empire and received tribute

• Aztec religion involved many gods and human sacrifice

• Aztecs built floating gardens for agriculture

• Aztecs had no organized government

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Like the Mayans, the Aztecs developed an accurate

and built advanced temples.

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Around 1500 AD, the Aztecs began to

due to brutal rule and revolts.

Multiple Choice

Which mountain range did the Incas dominate in South America?

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Alps

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Which of the following were technological innovations of the Inca civilization?

• Quipu

• Suspension bridges

• Hieroglyphic writing

• Extensive road system

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In the 1520s, a

war divided and weakened the Incan Empire.

Multiple Choice

Which Pre-Columbian empire in the Americas was known for its advanced calendar system and hieroglyphic writing?

• Olmec

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Inca

Multiple Choice

What does the term "mesoamerican" mean?

• Middle Passage
• Middle America, between North and South America
• Middle America, including states like Texas and Oklahoma
• Messy America

Multiple Choice

Aztec capital city built on a swampy island

• Tenochtitlan
• Cuzco
• Machu Picchu
• Pacal

Multiple Choice

The Mayans were located at what letter on the map?
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• A
• B
• C