The Americas

Central America is...

• a continent

• a country

• an isthmus

• a peninsula

What is the world's longest mountain range? (Where the Inca lived)

• the Andes

• the Appalachians

• the Rockies

• the Sierra Madres

Historians believe the earliest Americans were most likely ___

• factory workers

• hunter-gatherers

• farmers

• ancient aliens

What empire do historians believe is the oldest in Mesoamerica?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

Why did the May develop two kinds of calendars?

• To predict eclipses and schedule religious festivals

• To measure the water levels and tides

• To schedule holidays and ceremonies

• To determine the amount of vacation needed for both men and women

Who is considered the most powerful Aztec ruler?

• Chac

• Pacal II

• Pachecuti

• Montezuma I

The Maya civilization had many achievements, including _____. (select all that apply)

• a 365 day calendar

• the concept of zero

• a written language

• paper making

What were the roles of Aztec priests? (Select all that apply)

• They sacrificed prisoners of war to the gods

• They recorded Aztec history in books

• They preserved the literature of the people

• They led warriors when they went to war

How did the Aztec empire gain most of its vast wealth?

• building

• forcing neighbors to pay tribute money and by trading

• sacrifice

• farming

What was the capital city of the Aztecs? (Think swampy lake)

• Cuzco

• Palenque

• Tenochtitlan

• New Orleans