Ancient American Civs

Which is true of ALL of these societies: Aztec, Maya, and Inca?

• Warlike societies

• only had upper classes

• Wrote in hyroglyphics

• only had lower classes

For the Aztec, if you weren't in the nobility, you were considered what?

• a priest

• an emperor

• warriors

• a commoner

What was common in the religious beliefs of many Mesoamerican civilizations?

• feathers

• nature

• hot chocolate

• jaguars

In both the Maya and Aztec religions, what played a central role in the belief system and some people even believed that they were made from it?

• fire

• water

• corn

• mud

Developed from grass in ancient Mexico, what spread to become a staple crop for many American Indian groups?

• potatoes

• corn

• squash

• meatballs

Which civilization was conquered by the Spanish?

• Mississippian

• Aztec

• Maya

How would you classify corn, a staple in the Mesoamericans diet?

• Corn was more important than water.

• Corn was used in many dishes.

What were some of the purposes for ancient American artwork?

• To keep them busy

• To tell the future of what they did

• To give people jobs

Which class in society used a type of cranial deformity?

• Lower Class

• Middle Class

• Upper Class

The Aztecs, Mayas, Incas, and Mississippians were always peaceful.

• True

• False