Indigenous Cultures of the Americas

How did the location of Tenochtitlan impact the people of the Aztec Empire?

• The mountain made it difficult to grow food.

• Aqueducts were created because the water in the lake was undrinkable.

• The water in the lake constantly flooded the temples.

• The city was not easily defended.

Why were the chinampas important to the people of Tenochtitlan?

• They used them to keep track of the number of people in the city.

• They used them to walk from one temple to another.

• They helped the people learn to read and write.

• They needed them to grow food.

The causeways of Tenochtitlan are a result of which characteristics of civilizations?

• Planned infrastructure

• Accumulated learning

• Trade

• Surplus of food

• All of the above

The Templo Mayor is an example of which two characteristics of civilization?

• economy and trade

• organized religion and jobs/social class

• surplus of food and trade

• central government and system of tribute

Which of the following innovations had the most impact on the Inca civilization's ability to expand and advance?

• canals

• llamas

• roads

• wheels

Which of the following describes a significant difference between the Aztec and Inca Empire?

• The Aztecs used aqueducts. The Inca did not.

• The Aztecs grew their own food. The Inca did not.

• The Aztecs used animals to carry heavy items. The Inca did not.

• The Aztecs had a system of writing. The Inca did not.

Why was terrace farming an important innovation for the Inca?

• The mountains of South America would not be able to support large amounts of crops without the leveling of sections.

• The groundwater of the region was contaminated.

• The Inca were located close to the ocean, so they needed a way for their crops to get fresh water.

• The Aztec people preferred crops grown in terrace farms, and this was a way for the Inca Empire to improve trade with others.

How were the mound builders of North America similar to the Maya?

• Both created complex calendar systems.

• Both lived in stone pyramids.

• Both created monuments for religious purposes.

• Both traveled along the Ohio River to trade their surplus of crops.

The Mayan ball game, calendar, pyramids, and artwork are results of which important feature of civilization?

• spoken language

• surplus of food

• trade

• system of writing

How might a civilization benefit from collecting taxes from its citizens?

• The taxes can be used to build structures.

• The taxes can be used to build roads.

• The taxes can be used to protect citizens.

• All of the above.