Q2 SCA Social Studies Review

Countries with a low standard of living

• developing countries

• developed countries

The center of the Inca civilization was found in the center of what continent?

• South America

• North America

• Europe

Both the Maya and Aztec civilizations...

• created the floating gardens, chinampas

• disappeared mysteriously

• were polytheistic

The expansion and stability of the Inca Empire was aided by...

• alliance with the Spanish

• network of roads

• the use of horses and the wheel

True or False: The Aztecs were responsible for creating the idea/concept of the number zero.

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: The Inca religion and art were strongly interwoven, and artists often used turquoise, jade, and other precious stones to create ritual masks.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the title of the political leader of Mexico?

• king

• president

• emperor

What is culture?

• Something that is very important and valuable, usually has religious meaning.

• Another name for people who decide to leave their home country.

• The way of life of a group of people including language

True or False: Cultural diffusion is the spread of ideas, religions, and languages from one culture to another.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Aztecs builT a powerful and wealthy empire by...

• allying with the Spanish

• using their military to conquer tribes

• using gold and silver to control trade