Meso-American Empires

Where did the Maya build their civilization?

• Yucatan Peninsula
• South America
• jungle
• China

Where did the Aztecs build their civilization?

• South America
• Mexico
• Canada
• America

The Aztecs became known as …

• farmers
• scientists
• fierce warriors
• gods

Why did the Aztecs constantly wage war?

• they needed soldiers
• they needed farmers
• they needed slaves
• they needed prisoners for human sacrifice

What was unusual about the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan?

• it had fresh water
• it is an island
• it had pyramids
• it had mountains

What region did the Incas rule?

• Canada
• America
• coast of South America along the Pacific Ocean
• coast of South America along the Atlantic Ocean

Which mountain range extends through the middle of the Inca Empire

• Andes
• Rockies
• Blue Ridge
• Ural

What animal was important to the Inca?

• llama
• dog
• horse
• sheep

What was the purpose of a quipu?

• bless foreigners
• record information
• used in religious ceremonies
• a brindge built out of straw

How were the Incas able to farm on mountainsides?

• terraces were cut
• they didn't farm on mountainsides
• plowed deeply
• planted only potatoes