EAC Entry Event 2026

Open Ended

Why do you think the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations are still studied and admired today?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major achievement of the Maya civilization?

• Building advanced temples

• Inventing the steam engine

• Discovering electricity

• Developing gunpowder

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of the building blocks of Maya society?

• Great Farming

• Busy Cities

• Written Stories

• Metal Tools

Multiple Choice

How did the Maya adapt their building techniques to the rainforest environment?

• They used metal tools to cut stone

• They built with only stone, wood, and shells

• They avoided building large cities

• They built floating cities

Open Ended

Explain how the Maya calendar system demonstrated their knowledge of astronomy and timekeeping.

Fill in the Blank

The Maya writing system used about ___ different symbols.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Maya cities is/are correct?

• Each city was ruled by its own noble family

• All Maya cities were part of one big empire

• Maya cities often traded and worked together

• Maya cities shared common culture, religion, and art style

Multiple Choice

Which feature of a Maya city was most important for trade and sharing culture?

• Ball Court

• Residential Areas

• Road Networks

• Temples

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways the Maya ball game influenced society?

• Settling political arguments

• Honoring the gods

• Choosing city leaders

• Celebrating battle victories

Fill in the Blank

The Maya people speak over ___ different languages today.

Multiple Choice

Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order: Moctezuma I expands the empire, Tenochtitlan is founded, Triple Alliance is formed.

• Tenochtitlan is founded, Triple Alliance is formed, Moctezuma I expands the empire

• Triple Alliance is formed, Tenochtitlan is founded, Moctezuma I expands the empire

• Moctezuma I expands the empire, Triple Alliance is formed, Tenochtitlan is founded

• Tenochtitlan is founded, Moctezuma I expands the empire, Triple Alliance is formed

Multiple Choice

Which regions did the Aztec Empire cover at its most powerful extent?

• Central and southern Mexico, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean

• All of North America

• Only the Valley of Mexico

• The Yucatan Peninsula

Multiple Choice

How did the Aztecs use chinampas to support their large population?

• They used them as floating homes.

• They grew crops all year long on man-made islands, providing plenty of food.

• They used them for religious ceremonies.

• They used them as marketplaces.

Open Ended

Explain the importance of the Triple Alliance in the rise of the Aztec Empire.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following leaders was known for supporting art and learning across the alliance?

• Itzcoatl

• Nezahualcoyotl

• Totoquihuaztli I

• Huitzilopochtli

Fill in the Blank

According to Aztec legend, the Mexicas knew they had found their destined home when they saw an eagle on a cactus eating a ___.

Multiple Select

Select all features that made Mexico-Tenochtitlan an impressive city according to the text.

• Grand temples and palaces

• Complex system of canals

• Three main roads connecting to the land

• Underground mines

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT an achievement of the Aztecs in arts and architecture?

• Monumental Sculpture

• Featherwork Art

• Metalwork & Jewelry

• Paper Making

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Aztec Empire are correct?

• The Aztec Empire had a population of about 15 million people.

• Over 500 cities paid tribute to the Aztec Empire.

• The Aztec Empire ruled Mesoamerica for 176 years.

• The Aztec Empire was located in South America.

Fill in the Blank

The Inca civilization lived mainly along the ___ Mountains.

Multiple Choice

Who was the first Sapa Inca according to the legend of the Four Brothers?

• Ayar Cachi

• Ayar Uchu

• Ayar Manco

• Ayar Auca

Multiple Choice

According to the story, what sign showed Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo where to build their new home?

• A rainbow appeared in the sky.

• The golden staff sank easily into the ground.

• They saw a flock of birds.

• A mountain split open.

Open Ended

How did learning about the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations change your understanding of ancient societies in the Americas?

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