AP World History Empires of the Americas

Which empire was taken over by Hernan Cortes?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• All of the above

Which empire was polytheistic (believed in many gods)?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• All of the above

Which empire had a government system where the chiefs ruled each family?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• All of the above

Which empire was located in Mexico?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• None of the above

Which empire was influenced by the Olmecs?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• All of the above

Why did the Aztecs sacrifice human beings?

• To scare neighboring tribes
• To punish people who’d fought against the Aztecs
• To appease their gods
• To prevent explosive population growth

The _________________________ relied on roads and irrigation and ruled what is today Peru before Europeans arrived. 

• Mayas
• Incas
• Aztecs
• Olmecs

Aztec capital city built on a swampy island

• Tenochtitlan
• Cuzco
• Machu Picchu
• Pacal

A method of growing crops on the sides of mountains.

• ziggurat
• terrace farming
• codex
• conquistador

Which early American civilization is represented by the white shaded area?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Spain