Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations quiz

How could Aztecs be described before they built their empire?

• nomadic tribes

• farmers

• polytheist

• survivors

What are some structures archaeologist might find among the ruins of a Maya city?

• ball courts

• basketball courts

• toilets

• tennis courts

Where was the Maya civilization located?

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Mexico City

• Peru

• Lake Texcoco

Which were the tallest and most important buildings in Maya cities?

• Pyramids

• Houses

• Sanitary rooms

• Ball courts

Name some things Maya developed:

• sanitary systems

• accurate calendars

• writing systems

• number systems

How could you describe the Aztec government?

• Fierce warriors

• An empire united under a single ruler

• They practice human sacrifices

• polytheistic

The Aztec were best known as

• Polytheist

• Carnivores

• fierce warriors

• fierce emperors

What region did the Inca rule?

• Brazil

• Mexico City

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Pacific coast of South America

What were the reasons the Aztec waged war so often?

• They needed taxes.

• They were brave.

• They needed prisoners for human sacrifices and to gain wealth.

• They were poor.

Where was Tenochtitlan built?

• on an island

• on a mountain

• near the ocean

• near the Yucatan peninsula