Maya, Aztec, & Inca Review

Around A.D. 900, the Mayan civilization

• fell into a steady decline

• was viciously conquered

• disappeared mysteriously

• entered into a classical period

Which civlization was known for independent city-states?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

Slash & burn, terrace farming, and chinampas were all what?

• Agricultural Techniques

• Pyramid Construction

• Geographic Features

• Religious Practices

In the Inca empire, what benefits were there to joining them?

• Offered peace and protection

• Kids got to go to school with ruler's kids

• Boys got to go to miliary academy

• Stargazing at the tops of pyramids

When the Spanish conquistadors came, what caused the deaths of most of the Aztec population?

• Drought in the Region

• Disease

• Food Shortages

• Natural Disasters

Which geographic region was occupied by the Maya?

• Valley of Mexico

• Andes Mountains

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Isthmus of Tehuantepec

How did the Inca pass down their history to future generations?

• Through their use of advanced technology

• Through items owned by the ruling classes

• Through oral traditions like story telling

• Through written records

Which two civlizations were ruled by an emperor?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

What was the purpose of this Incan quipu?

• It is a rope for suspension bridges.

• It is a tool for stabilizing floating gardens

• it is a necklace for personal ornamentation.

• It is a method of keeping numerical records.

The Inca overcame geographical barriers and connected their empire by ___.

• Requiring people to work for the government

• Developing a common spoken language

• Sending runners to deliver messages

• Building an extensive road system