Mesoamerica Quiz

What system of farming did the Inca develop in order to farm in the mountains? 

• Chinampas
• Irrigation
• Aqueducts
• Terrace Farming

Which Mountains did the Inca live in? 

• They did not live in the mountains 
• Andes 
• Mount Everest
• Pikes Peak 

The picture shows this style of farming that the Inca used.

• terrace farming
• chinampas
• floating gardens
• agriculture

Which current day country is NOT where the Incas lived?

• Mexico
• Peru
• Chile
• Argentina

What was something the Inca is known for?

• A solar-based calendar
• Road building
• Temple pyramids
• Hieroglyphics

What Spanish conquistador invaded and took over the Inca territory? 

• Hernan Cortez
• Francisco Pizzaro
• Alexander the Great
• Shi Huangdi 

What is the significance of the llama within Incan society?

• They were the Incas' main source of food
• The Incas worshipped them as gods
• The Incas rode on their backs
• The Incas used them to transport goods through their empire

The Aztecs had to adjust to the environment of the swampy island and came up with the concept of

• growing new varieties of crops.
• making slaves do the farming.
• slash and burn farming.
• chinapas.

Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs

• Hernan Cortes
• Francisco Pizarro
• Christopher Columbus
• Vasco de Gama

What continent is labeled the number 2 on the map?

• South America
• Europe
• Australia
• North America