Mesoamerica

Where did the first civilizations develop in the Mesoamerica?

• In North America

• In Central America

• In South America

• In Africa

Which statement is true about the social hierarchy of Aztecs?

• Farmers and herders held a high position in Aztec society.

• Aztec emperors shared power with craftsman.

• Priests had low status in society.

• Aztec women could be teachers and doctors.

Which of the following is characteristic of the Inca culture.

• Wheeled carts and cattle

• Quipu messages and terrace farming

• Water farms and canoes

• Desert huts and cactus harvesting

What is the photo of?

• An Inca Ruler

• Olmec Stone Heads

• An Aztec Fountain

• Mayan Ball Game Mascot

Who conquered the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas?

• the Greeks

• the Romans

• the Spanish Conquistadors

• Canadians

The Inca made up for a lack of flat farmland with a type of farming called __________.

• Valley farming

• Terrace farming

• Harvesting

• Chinampa

What geographical features are found near the heartland of the Mayan civilization? (select all that apply)

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Yucutan Peninsula

• Tropical Rainforests and Junlges

• Numerous rivers and swamps

Which disease contributed to the downfall of the Aztecs?

• measles

• mumps

• yellow fever

• small pox

The ________is considered the mother culture of all Mesoamerican cultures. They had a vast civilization throughout the Gulf Coast of Mexico.

• Aztecs

• Inca

• Olmec

• Maya

How did the Maya govern their land?

• As a collection of independent city-states

• As a republic of voting citizens

• As a kingdom with serfs and landowners

• As a group of nomads who shared agricultural products and technology