The Americas

The Mayan civilization was based in what area?

• Europe

• Africa

• South America

• North America

This picture best represents which civilization?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Spanish

What was the name of the Aztec capital?

• Tenochtitlan

• Tlatelolco

• Machu Picchu

• Cuzco

Which statement is true about Maize?

• The most important Aztec crop

• Material used to build the bridges in the Andes Mtns

• Capital city of the Aztecs

• Sun god of the Mayans

An important part of the Aztec religion was the practice of...

• church attendance

• sacrifice

• rain dancing

• mummification

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

• have the gods provide good crops and successful wars.

• show the common peoples' dedication to the king.

• inspire younger warriors and prepare them for battle.

• take power and control away from the king.

What did the Aztecs demand of the cities they conquered?

• that the leaders volunteered to be sacrificed

• that the people build suspension bridges

• that the people pay tribute to the emperor

• the citizens give up their religion

Which ruler of the Aztecs invited the Spanish into their city?

• Montezuma II

• Malinche

• Pachacuti

• Atahualpa

Which statement is true about the Conquistadors?

• The Conquerors from Spain

• The Conquerors from England.

• The Conquerors from Mexico

• The Conquerors from Portugal

Which is true about Hernan Cortes?

• Conquistador who conquered the Aztecs.

• Conquistador who defeated the Mayans

• Priest who baptized the Aztecs

• Conquistador who took down the Incan empire