Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations

Three of these are geographical regions or natural features found in the Incan empire. Which of these DOES NOT belong in this group?

• coastal desert

• Andes Mountains

• jungle

• Mesoamerica

Three of these are geographical regions or natural features found in the Incan empire. Which of these DOES NOT belong in this group?

• coastal desert

• Andes Mountains

• jungle

• Mississippi River

Three of these are geographical regions or natural features found in the Incan empire. Which of these DOES NOT belong in this group?

• coastal desert

• Andes Mountains

• jungle

• fertile plains

Four of these were a part of the Inca Social Structure. Which of these DOES NOT belong in this group?

• organized into family units called ayllus

• Sapa Inca was leader

• royal families lived life of luxury

• commoners had no freedom, just work

• warriors were in upper class

Four of these were a part of the Inca Social Structure. Which of these DOES NOT belong in this group?

• organized into family units called ayllus

• Sapa Inca was leader

• royal families lived life of luxury

• commoners had no freedom, just work

• chiefs led each family group

Four of these were a part of the Inca Social Structure. Which of these DOES NOT belong in this group?

• organized into family units called ayllus

• Sapa Inca was leader

• royal families lived life of luxury

• commoners had no freedom, just work

• serfs were lowest class

Why did the Inca people mummify their dead?

• to preserve bodies for the afterlife

• to prevent bodies from being stolen by enemies

• to prevent disease from spreading

• to keep from using scarce level ground for graves

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

• through items owned by the ruling class

• through written records

• through oral traditions like storytelling

• through their use of advanced technology

What characteristic was common to the Maya, Aztec, and Incan civilizations?

• They created chinampas.

• They worshiped many gods.

• They used iron tools.

• They developed a writing system.

Which civilization had the following form of government? "One emperor ruled a strong central government."

• Inca

• Aztec

• Maya

• The Maya, the Aztec, and the Inca all had this form of government.