Unit 6 Review

Which civilization is known for creating a vast empire in the Andes Mountains of South America?

• Songhai

• Inca

• Aztec

• Maya

Which nation was destroyed by the worst drought seen in 3000 years?

• Songhai

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

Which trade goods were frequently exchanged in the Songhai Empire? (Choose 2)

• Rice

• Gold

• Salt

• Gunpowder

What is a chinampas?

• A floating farm that produced food

• A stone bridge used to cross canals

• A battle axe made from bone

• A feral monkey

Which modern-day country was the Aztec empire located in?

• Canada

• South Africa

• Mexico

• Australia

What is terrace farming?

• Farming plants called terraces

• Farming at different elevations to maximize crop yield

• Strategy used to grow bananas in cold climates

• Farming on balconies for a scenic view of the sunset

Which civilization built their capital city (Tenochtitlan) in the middle of a lake?

• Maya

• Inca

• Aztecs

• Songhai

Which civilization used the mita system?

• Maya

• Inca

• Aztec

• Songhai

What was the mita system?

• An ancient gaming console

• A labor system that used citizens to do government projects

• A class hierachy

People living in the Songhai empire preserved their history by...

• Writing books

• Scratching pictures on walls

• Keeping an oral history

• The Songhai have no history