Mesoamerican Empires

A study of Mesoamerican agricultural systems would show that these civilizations ___.  

• Relied on a single crop economy
•  Relied on mechanical agricultural techniques
• Adapted to their environments with creative farming techniques
• Carried on extensive food trade with each other 

What did the Mayans build that showcased their engineering skills?      

• Step Pyramids
• Large ships used for trade 
• Ziggurats
• Military weapons 

Which civilization used this type of agriculture?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Incan

• Pueblo

Where was the Mayan civilization located?

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Andes Mountains

• Valley of Mexico

• Great Plains

Which civilization used this type of agriculture?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Inca

• Hopewell

Which characteristics make up the religious beliefs of the civilizations of Mesoamerica?

• human sacrifice

• polytheistic

• sun worship

• pay charity tax

Which statement describes the government structure of the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca civilizations?

• all three lacked strong central governments

• all three had strong central governments

• all three were based upon equal social classes

• all three allowed for democratic voting by citizens

What was one of the primary religious practices of the Aztecs?

• human sacrifice to honor the gods

• praying to only one god

• religious festivals to honor the gods

• pilgrimage to the capital city

Mesoamerican empires were polytheistic. 

• False
• True

Which was the capital city of the Aztec empire? 

• Ghana
• Quetzalcoatl
• Tenochtitlan
• Macchu Picchu