World History: Standard 8

Where did the Incas live?

• Western South America
• Eastern North America
• Eastern South America
• Western North America

The Ruler of the Mayans was seen as a...

• War-Leader
• God-King
• Weak-Man
• Priest/Landowner

One of the Mayans' many creations that we use today is

• 365 day calendar
• Human Sacrifice
• The Wheel

What is the Aztec capital?

• Mexico
• Tenochtitlan 
• Tlatelolco
• Calpolli

Which disease killed the Aztecs?

• Bubonic Plague
• Ebola
• Yellow Fever
• Small Pox

Religious worship was led by priest-kings but all Mayans worshiped many Gods.  What is this type of religion called?

• monotheism
• polytheism

The Aztecs were a nomadic tribe until they settled on Lake Texcoco. What does nomadic mean?

• They did not know how to hunt so they fished.
• They traveled from place to place.
• It is another term for being a farmer.
• It means that no mad people are allowed.

The Aztecs believed in human sacrifice because:

• They were evil and horrible people.
• They believed it would please their gods
• They hated blood but thought it would give them life.
• They wanted to show people how tough they were.

The Aztecs made the people they conquered pay tribute. What is a tribute?

• attention at all times
• gifts of jewels, gold , and valuables
• show honor with marches
• they have them perform a talent show

The Aztecs built chinampas. What were they?

• Mexican food
• walls
• pyramids
• floating gardens