WH Standards 8 and 10

Which region is known as Mesamerica?

• The Caribbean Island such as Puerto Rico and Cuba.

• The area of present-day Alaska and Canada.

• The area of Central America where the Aztecs and Mayans developed farming villages.

• The area along the Andes Mountains in South America

How did the Aztecs adapt to their physical environment?

• They raised cattle and horses on the pampas

• They built floating gardens called chinampas to farm in Lake Texcoco

• They established extensive trade agreements with Europe

• They built footbridges that connected their roads across the Andes.

One similarity between the Mayans and Aztecs was that both civilizations:

• Developed monotheistic religions

• were large, powerful empires

• used quipu to keep records

• were influenced by the Olmecs

One similarity between the Incas and Aztecs was that both civilizations were:

• Powerful empires

• Located in Mesoamerica

• The "mother cultures" in America

• Isolated and refused to trade

Which of the following was true of the Aztecs?

• They had many forms of government, from small tribes to complex societies.

• They practiced human sacrifice for religious offerings.

• They were governed by city-state kings

• They traded with South American tribes

The end of the Aztec and Incan Empire occurred when

• A Civil War tore each of their empires apart.

• Tenochtitlan and Machu Picchu were abandoned for unknown reasons.

• The Spanish conquistadors took over.

• The Olmec and Mayans revolted.

The Aztecs were resented(not liked) by the people they conquered because the Aztecs. . .

• Forced conquered people to adopt the Aztec culture

• Were a series of city-states that were never unified under a single government.

• Could not produce enough food to support a large population

• Used millions of conquered people for human sacrifices.

The Renaissance led to the Age of Exploration because it

• encouraged a desire for new trade routes

• led to a decline in cultural diffusion with Asia

• Allowed the Mongols to protect the Silk Road

• Led to a division between Catholics and Protestants

Which of the following is NOT an invention that made European exploration possible?

• Lateen sails

• astrolabe

• magnetic compass

• steam ships

European kings paid for voyages of exploration in order to

• Gain wealth and power

• stop the growth of the Mongol Empire

• Spread Islam to America

• Increase cultural diffusion with Africa