Global 2 Mesoamerica

One cultural similarity shared by the Aztec and Incan civilization was that both —

• created a written language

• enslaved conquered peoples

• produced extensive literary works

• developed advanced mathematical skills

According to the map, which of the following was one of the last regions to become part of the Manchu Empire?

• Inner Mongolia

• Taiwan

• Mughal Empire

• Qinghai

The pictured innovation of the Inca civilization was used as —

• a weapon of war

• an indicator of social class

• a system of recordkeeping

• a method of freeze drying food

The Incan Empire was linked together by -

• rivers

• qanats

• roads

• canals

The Aztecs created floating gardens for farming called -

• olmecs

• chinampas

• Zapotecs

• Yucatans

What did the Maya, Aztec and Incas all have in common?

• They established large empires.

• They were conquered by the French.

• They believed in polytheism

• They traded with China and India.

The Maya were well known for their -

• knowledge of mathematics and astronomy.

• many conquests and warlike culture.

• part in the Atlantic slave trade.

• inability to keep written records.

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The purpose of the ritual shown in the picture at right was to -

• take power and control away from the king.

• show the common peoples' dedication to the king.

• inspire younger warriors and prepare them for battle.

• have the gods provide good crops and successful wars.

This type of agriculture was practiced by the Incas.

• slash and burn

• chinampas

• 3-field rotation

• terrace farming

The economies of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas were based primarily on -

• gold.

• agriculture.

• slavery.

• sea trade.