Maya and Aztec Civilizations Quiz

Which of the following is true about the Mayans?

• All of the above

• They built towering temples and palaces

• They practiced human sacrifice

• They developed hieroglyphic-style writing

Where did the ancient Mayans live?

• Yucatan Peninsula in central America

• Mediterranean and Asia

• Isolation in the Americas

• Land bridge between Asia and America

What is one of the accomplishments of the Mayans?

• Developed system of mathematics and number system

• Created accurate calendar with 365 days

• Had exact knowledge of phases of the moon

• All of the above

What happened to the Mayans?

• They were conquered by the Spanish conquistadors

• They abandoned many of their cities

• They migrated away due to a severe drought

• All of the above

Which of the following is true about the Aztecs?

• They were an advanced civilization

• They built pyramids dedicated to their gods

• They were polytheistic and practiced human sacrifice

• All of the above

Where was the capital of the Aztec Empire located?

• Yucatan Peninsula in central America

• Mediterranean and Asia

• Isolation in the Americas

• Present-day site of Mexico City

What is one of the accomplishments of the Aztecs?

• Created chinampas (floating gardens) for farming

• Great Warriors

• Had great knowledge of medicine

• All of the above

What was the purpose of the Mesoamerican ballgame played by the Aztecs?

• To win deer headdresses as prizes

• To appease the god Huitzilopochtli through blood sacrifice

• To demonstrate their skills as warriors

• To become professionals players

What are similarity between the Mayans and Aztecs?

• Both civilizations were polytheistic

• Both civilizations built pyramids

• Both civilizations practiced human sacrifice

• Both civilizations were conquered by the Spanish

What is one difference between the Mayans and Aztecs?

• Mayans were an empire while Aztecs were city-states

• Mayans built towering temples while Aztecs built pyramids

• Mayans developed hieroglyphic-style writing while Aztecs had great knowledge of medicine

• Aztecs abandoned their cities while Mayans were conquered by the Spanish