Americas Test Review

(2) Where was the Maya civilization located?

• on the Iberian Peninsula
• in modern-day Mexico
• on the coast of Florida
• on the Yucatán Peninsula

(3) Which of the following helped to bring the 40 Mayan city-states together?

• the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors
• trade and culture
• tribute payments from conquered people
• Moctezuma, who unified the Mayan civilization

(5) The popular Mayan ball game was similar to today's basketball because both sports...

• ...are based on getting a ball through a ring.
• ...do not allow the use of hands and feet.
• ...are played with teams of five players.
• ...allow players to bounce the balls off of their heads.

(7) Although the Mayans made many great contributions in the mathematics, astronomy, and architecture, the ___________ culture is usually given credit for being the first to create the concept of 'zero'.

• Hindu
• Chinese
• Roman
• Greek

(6) Which factor that contributed to the decline of the Maya civilization was beyond the control of Mayan society?

• rebellion against harsh kings
• increased warfare that caused destruction of crops
• drought that made it difficult for maize to grow
• competition for land that caused warfare

(4) Which of the following is TRUE regarding Mayan social hierarchy?

• Lower classes did most of the work, while upper classes ruled as kings and priests.
• Farmers held a very high status above most others.
• Warriors were included in the lower classes.
• The caste system determined a person's role in society.

(8) Which of the following was NOT given as tribute to the Aztec Empire?

• gold
• warriors
• cacao
• gunpowder

(9) Which of the following did Aztecs use to adapt to the environment at Tenochtitlán?

• canals, causeways, & chinampas
• the wheel
• ponds and water basins
• levees and locks

(10) Which of the following aggressively expanded their empire through war, tribute, and trade?

• Maya
• Aztec
• Inca
• Songhai

(12) Which of the following was NOT a reason the Spanish explorers and soldiers came to the Americas?

• gain religious freedom
• explore new lands
• spread Christianity
• search for gold