G6 Unit 1 Mesoamerica Test

Mesoamerica refers to the ancient civilizations located in

• Central and South America
• North America
• Southeast Asia
• Africa

The Mesoamerican empires had lots in common. Which of the following was NOT something all of the Mesoamerican cultures had in common?

• Maize
• Polytheism
• Terrace farming
• Large trade systems

Describe terrace farming using your own words!

Based on the map, which two civilizations were most strongly connected by trade routes? Consider geography (location and proximity).

• Inca and Maya
• Aztec and Inca
• Aztec and Maya
• Maya and Inca

What would make two civilizations have more trade than another? What factors would need to be present to make trade happen? (Consider geography, culture, government and civics, etc.)

Why was it more difficult for the Spanish conquistadors to conquer the Maya than the Aztec or the Inca?

• The Maya were stronger warriors and had large armies, unlike the Aztec or the Inca
• The Mayan cities each had their own individual ruler, whereas the Aztec and Inca had one single ruler
• The Maya used hieroglyphics, which confused the Spanish conquistadors
• The Maya were located in the Andes Mountains, which the Spanish found challenging to climb

Read the following statement. “The Maya built many of their cities near rivers, allowing for increased travel and trade.” This best shows how the Maya's geography affected their:

• History
• Economy
• Government
• Culture

Which of the following was a major achievement of the Maya?

• They invented the concept of zero
• They were not conquered by conquistadors
• They were the only society to ever use calendars
• They were the only cutlure to practice polytheism

Which ritual was an important part of Aztec religious ceremonies?

• reading scripture
• human sacrifice
• sun worship
• worship of one god

Which of the following best explains how GEOGRAPHY impacted the Aztecs?

• The Aztecs created a calendar system very similar to the Maya
• The Aztecs forced the groups they conquered to pay them tribute
• The Aztecs were conquered by Spanish conquistadors
• The Aztecs built causeways in order to connect their island city to shore