Social Studies Vocab Week 14 Study Guide- Remember to change

Mia, Hannah, and Avery are participating in a quiz competition. They are asked, 'What is Mesoamerica?'

• A region and cultural area in the Americas.

• A language spoken in Central America.

• A type of food in Mexico.

• A country in South America.

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Kai, Abigail, and Emma went to a farm during their school trip. They saw a crop and Kai said it's Maize. According to Kai, Maize is

• a type of corn

• a type of rice

• a type of potato

• a type of wheat

During a school field trip to Mesopotamia, Abigail, Aria, and Grace found a sharp, glasslike volcanic rock. What is the name of this rock?

• Obsidian

• Granite

• Marble

• Limestone

Rohan, Noah, and Benjamin are planning a road trip. They need to cross a wet ground. What type of raised road should they use?

• causeways

• escalator

• elevator

• tunnel

During a history class, James and Noah were discussing about the famous explorers and soldiers known as Conquistadors. Evelyn, who overheard their conversation, was confused about the nationality of these Conquistadors. Can you help Evelyn identify the nationality of the Conquistadors?

• They were French soldiers and explorers

• They were Portuguese soldiers and explorers

• They were Spanish soldiers and explorers

• They were Italian soldiers and explorers

During a history class, Aria and Luna were discussing famous historical figures. Aria mentioned Hernan Cortes. Luna, not remembering who he was, asked Aria. Aria explained that Hernan Cortes is a

• U.S. soldier who led the war in Iraq.

• Spanish conquistador and leader who conquered the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico.

• Roman merchant who traveled the Silk Road

• English explorer who conquered the Mayan Empire in present-day Belize.

In a school play, Kai was playing the role of the Aztec ruler who mistook Mason, playing Cortes, for a god leading to the Aztecs downfall. Who was Kai portraying?

• Sapa Inca

• Cleopatra VII

• Moctezuma II

• Julius Caesar

During a history class, Nora, Isla, and Kai were learning about the Early Americas. They discovered that Wampum is

• a type of pasta that was used as currency in Early Americas

• a famous painting that was used as currency in Early Americas

• a type of bird that was used as currency in Early Americas

• a traditional shell bead that was used as currency in Early Americas

During a history class, Michael, Luna, and Nora were discussing ancient civilizations. They were particularly interested in the Incas. Luna asked, 'What was the official language of the Incas civilizations?'

• Aztec

• Mayan

• Spanish

• Quechua

Aiden, Jackson, and Abigail are participating in a school play about famous explorers. In the play, who is Francisco Pizarro?

• An Italian explorer who conquered the Incas

• A Portuguese navigator who conquered the Incas

• A Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incas

• A French colonist who conquered the Incas