Mesoamerica

What direction must you travel to get to Central and South American from New Jersey?

• North

• West

• South

• East

Which of these inventions were NOT from Mesoameria, Central or South America?

• Surgery

• Artificial Heart

• Hot Air Balloons

• Air Conditioners

What is the name of the capital city of the Aztec civilization?

• Tenochtitlan

• Mexico City

• Venice

• Coatenpatli

Which of these rights did Aztec women have?

• Ability to ask for a divorce

• Ability to work

• Ability to own property

• All of the Above

The Mayan civilization had an organized plaza in the center. What does plaza mean?

• an open square or marketplace

• a shopping mall with Macy's and JC Penny

• a maize restaurant

• a farm

Which of these civilizations developed in the Andes Mountains?

• the Mayans

• the Inca

• the Aztec

• the Lenape

Which of these foods was a staple of Mesoamerican life?

• Tomatoes

• Peppers

• Potatoes

• Maize

All three civilizations we've learned about practiced sacrifice as part of their religion. What is that?

• A gift of an animal for slaughter as a way to honor gods

• A special prayer to celebrate holidays

• A donation to build bigger churches

• A fun celebration with games and music

Each civilization was organized by class structure. Which of these classes did most Mesoamerican people belong to?

• Nobles

• Commoners

• Sapa Inca

• Slaves

Which of these modern day countries is not located in South or Central America?

• Mexico

• Rwanda

• Peru

• Guatemala