Page 10 (The Americas) notes Review

What century did the Aztecs conquer Mesoamerica?

• 11th century

• 12th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

What was the Aztec Empire's capital?

• Mexico City

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

• Uxmal

What was the Aztecs' iconic ritual?

• painting their bodies

• chanting prayers

• climbing the step pyramids

• blood sacrifices

What was the name of the Aztecs' unique form of agriculture that looked like floating gardens?

• chinampas

• slash-and-burn

• aquafarming

• poultry farming

What was the name of the Incans' state-run labor system?

• feudalism

• manorialism

• shogun

• mit'a system

What was the unique form of agriculture used by the Incans to combat flooding and collect water?

• chinampas

• aquafarming

• waru-waru

• poultry farming

The ____________ took tributes from conquered tribes and took many as slaves.

• Aztec Empire

• Incan Empire

• Mayan Empire

• Srivijaya Empire

• Majapahit Empire

Why did the Aztecs practice human sacrifice?

• to punish prisoners

• to intimidate and control the population

• to keep peace in the empire

• to keep the world from ending

What Mesoamerican cultural features did the Aztecs have?

• taking a trip to Mecca, praying 5 times a day, and fasting

• step pyramids, blood sacrifices, and ball sports

• meditation, praying 5 times a day, and blood sacrifices

• taking a trip to Medina, praying 5 times a day, and step pyramids

The Aztec Empire flourished under rulers such as...

• Alexander the Great

• Charlemagne

• Genghis Khan

• Montezuma II

• Napoleon