Topic 1.1 Quiz-Olmec, Maya, Aztec. Inca

The large monuments and temples of the Olmec are evidence that

• Olmec society emphasized craftsmanship and vocation over education.

• the Olmec developed an advanced civilization that was capable of organizing large pools of labor.

• Olmec priests were at the center of their civilization and treated all others as slaves.

• the Olmec were fearful of outside invasion and built large structures for shelter and protection.

What is one reason why only a few Maya books on bark paper remain?

• The bark paper developed by the Maya did not hold up well over time, and they eventually disintegrated.

• Maya priests destroyed the books when the Spanish conquerors arrived, out of fear that their beliefs would be stolen.

• Archaeologists researching the Maya did not realize the significance of the books, and they were not properly cataloged for future generations.

• Spanish conquerors burned most of the books because they were not written by Christians.

What is the main difference between the Aztec and Maya regarding the governing of their societies?

• The Maya elected their leader, while the Aztec leader was a tyrant.

• The Aztecs developed a more democratic system of government, while the Maya leader ruled by birthright

• The Maya lived in individual city-states, while the Aztec were unified under one leader.

• Both civilizations lived in city-states, but the Aztec empire was larger.

What was the only form of record keeping of the Inca's called?

• Hieroglyphs

• Pictograms

• Alphabet

• Quipu

What people influenced the Maya?

•  Olmec

• Inca

• Aztec

• Zapotec

What happened to the Maya after their Classic Period?

• A catastrophic event wiped out the population.

• They were killed off in a series of battles.

•  They died off from epidemic diseases.

• They continued to exist in remote locations.

Which civilization is known for creating the first writing system in Mesoamerica?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

• Inca

What was the primary purpose of the Maya pyramids?

• Residential buildings

• Military fortresses

• Religious ceremonies

• Marketplaces

Which of the following was a major city of the Aztec civilization?

• Chichen Itza

• Tenochtitlan

• Machu Picchu

• Cuzco

Which civilization is known for constructing the city of Machu Picchu?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec