Which Civilization? SS & Leadership in Early Americas

Which civilization was divided into city-states, with a ruler in each city-state?

• The Maya

• The Aztecs

• The Inca

• All 3!

Which civilization did not enslave people?

• The Maya

• The Aztecs

• The Inca

• All 3!

In which civilization was the ruler considered a god-king?

• The Maya

• The Aztecs

• The Inca

• All 3!

In which civilization were commoners the largest social class?

• The Maya

• The Aztecs

• The Inca

• All 3!

Which civilization had social mobility- or, allowed people to move up in social class?

• The Maya

• The Aztecs

• The Inca

• All 3!

Which civilization had an emperor that was considered to be half-human and half-god?

• The Maya

• The Aztecs

• The Inca

• All 3!

In which civilization were the peasants the ones to work (farm) the land, build buildings, and serve as soldiers in war?

• The Maya

• The Aztecs

• The Inca

• All 3!

Which civilization gave higher social status to people originally from the capitol?

• The Maya

• The Aztecs

• The Inca

• All 3!

In Aztec society, what job did the highest ranking commoner have?

• professional chinampa care-taker

• professional sacrificers

• professional pyramid builders

• professional traders

What was the name for the Inca Emperor?

• Inti

• Sapa Inca

• Capac Inca

• Curaca Inca