Early American Civilizations - Maya-Aztec-Inca

What does the term Mesoamerica mean?

• Middle East

• Middle America

• Middle Europe

• Middle Asia

Which early American civilization existed in the Yucatan Peninsula?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

What is a city-state?

• A city that functions as its own independent territory

• A city that is ruled by a god-king

• A city that is connected by trade

• A city that collects tribute

What is tribute?

• Taxes paid to the king

• Religious offerings to the gods

• Trade goods exchanged between city-states

• Military support provided to neighboring kingdoms

What is a theocracy?

• A government run by religious leaders

• A government run by military generals

• A government run by elected officials

• A government run by wealthy merchants

What is the Maya writing system called?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Glyphs

What were the Maya step pyramids used for?

• Burial sites

• Astronomical study

• Religious ceremonies

• Residential buildings

Which early American civilization played the Mesoamerican ball game?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

Where did the Aztecs settle after wandering through the Valley of Mexico?

• Lake Texcoco

• Lake Titicaca

• Lake Nicaragua

• Lake Maracaibo

What does the term Inca mean?

• Land of the Four Quarters

• Land of the Sun

• Land of the Mountains

• Land of the Rivers