History 2nd

The term “New World” originated in the ___th Century.

• 13

• 14

• 15

• 16

Old World refers to Africa, _____ and Asia.

• Europe

• Soviet Union

• Southeast Asia

• Africa

Thye following are the reasons for theirexploration, EXCEPT

• Expansion of territory

• Spread Christianity

• Gain fame and money

• Explore Asia and Africa

Olmec means “_____ people”.

• apple

• wood

• orange

• rubber

Olmecs worshipped many gods.

• True

• False

Mayans did not use hieroglyphics as a form of writing.

• True

• False

Mayans calculated the year to be ___________.

• 365.2420 days

• 366.2420 days

• 367.2420 days

• 368.2420 days

TheAztecs were able to write numbers based on ____.

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

TheAztecs had another way of farming called ___________________ which were made upof large mats of reeds and branches woven together.

• Floating Gardens

• Slash-and-burn method

• Irrigation

• Terracing

Inca society was more rigid than Aztec society.

• True

• False