Americas Review

What was the staple crop (most important food source) for the Maya people?

• Avocados
• Rubber
• Maize (corn)
• Bananas

The Maya were polytheistic, meaning they believed in _________ god(s).

• No
• One
• Many
• Greek

The large stepped pyramids of the Maya served as ______________ to the Gods.

• Ball-game courts
• Temples
• Military Barracks
• Trade Ports

The region extending from modern Mexico through Central America

• Mesoamerica
• Mesopotamia
• Midland
• Mayas

Mayas worshipped many gods

• true
• false

The Mayans lived in what is now present-day..

• Chile
• Brazil
• Cuba
• Mexico

The Aztecs built Chinampas. What were they?

• Mexica food
• floating gardens
• pyramids

The advantage of having their city built on a lake was: 

• protection from enemies
• a source of water for crops
• bathing and washing
• all of the above

The Aztec

• Were skilled warriors

• Were skilled llama herders

• Were skilled swimmers

• All of the Above

The Aztec Empire lived in central ___________.

• America
• Mexico
• Panama
• Cuba