Latin American Civilizations

According to this passage, what was a major question Morley was trying to answer about the Mayas in the 1930s?

• Why did the Mayas abandon their cities?

• What was the structure of the Maya governments?

• How did religious beliefs affect the Maya economy?

• Which neighboring city-state conquered the Mayas?

Which title best describes this map?

• Mesoamerican Cultural Areas

• South American Urban Areas

• Creation of the Spanish Viceroyalties

• Outposts of the Inca Empire

A study of Aztec, Maya, and Inca agricultural systems would show that these civilizations

• relied on mechanized agricultural techniques

• carried on extensive food trade with each other

• adapted to their environments with creative farming techniques

• relied on a single-crop economy

The archaeological evidence found at the Mesoamerican sites of Tenochtitlan and Machu Picchu suggests that these societies

• consisted of hunters and gatherers

• were highly developed and organized cultures

• practiced a monotheistic religion

• followed a democratic system

Which statement about the Aztec and Inca civilizations is a fact rather than an opinion?

• The Incas had a culture that was superior to the Aztec culture.

• Inca temples and Aztec calendars are the best examples of advanced science and technology.

• Religion, art, and science were better in Aztec and Inca cities than they were in European cities.

• Both the Incas and the Aztecs had large urban areas with governmental and religious buildings.

Which generalization about the geography of Latin America is accurate?

• Geographic features prevented foreign imperialism.

• Harsh climatic conditions have prevented the development of large-scale agriculture.

• The lack of geographic barriers facilitated the development of transportation and communication systems.

• Great variations in latitude and land forms resulted in a diversity of climates.

In which way have the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rain forest affected the development of Latin America?

• promoting international unity

• increasing cultural diversity

• encouraging trade agreements

• strengthening political alliances

"The challenges of the Andes helped the Incas develop a thriving civilization."

Based on this statement, what does the author believe?

• Language and religion are important to national unity.

• Cultural diversity flourishes in areas of agricultural prosperity.

• People can overcome the limitations of their environment.

• Natural resources are necessary for economic independence.

One effect that mountain ranges, rain forests, and river systems have had on Latin America has been to

• encourage cultural diffusion

• limit the development of transportation and communication systems

• permit the nations of the area to use a single form of government

• allow the development of large amounts of arable land

Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of

• the ability of civilizations to adapt to their region’s physical geography

• slash-and-burn farming techniques

• Mesoamerican art forms symbolizing the importance of agriculture

• colonial economic policies that harmed Latin American civilizations