Mesoamerica Introductory Quiz

What is Meso-America?

• A region in South America

• A region in North America

• A region in Central America

• A region in Europe

Which three civilizations will we focus on in this reading?

• Egyptians, Romans, Greeks
• Mayans, Aztecs, Incas
• Chinese, Japanese, Indians
• Babylonians, Sumerians, Persians

Where did the Aztecs build their capital city?

• In the mountains

• On an island in a lake

• In the desert

• Along the coast

What were the Aztecs known for in terms of agriculture?

• Inventing the plow
• Creating the first irrigation systems
• Developing the chinampa system
• Domesticating the potato

What was a significant part of Aztec religious rituals?

• Human sacrifice

• Animal sacrifice

• Offering fruits and vegetables

• Praying to the gods

Where did the Mayans exist?

• Yucatan Peninsula, Central America, and South America

• Europe, Asia, and Africa

• North America, Australia, and Antarctica

• The Caribbean Islands and Oceania

What were the Mayans known for in terms of advancements?

• Inventing the wheel
• Developing the internet
• Creating the first computer
• Developing a complex calendar system

What type of game did the Mayans play?

• Basketball
• Football
• Pok-A-Tok
• Baseball

Where did the Incas primarily thrive?

• Alps

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Andes Mountains

What was the role of the Sapa Inca in Inca civilization?

• The Sapa Inca was the supreme ruler of the Inca Empire
• The Sapa Inca was the high priest of the Inca Empire
• The Sapa Inca was the chief architect of the Inca Empire
• The Sapa Inca was the head of the military in the Inca Empire