Ancient Civilizations: Aztec, Inca, Maya 2025

James, Charlotte, and Liam are studying about 3 ancient civilizations for their history project. They found some common characteristics among these civilizations. Choose 3 answers that ALL 3 civilizations had in common.

• Religious ceremonies involving sacrifices

• Had a system of writing

• Lived in North America

• Existed for about 200 years

• Had priests, rulers, and pyramids

During a school trip to South America, Avery, Evelyn, and Henry learned about ancient civilizations. They discovered that one civilization's farmers built terraces to grow crops on steep mountainsides. Can you recall which civilization it was?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Aria, Benjamin, and Ava are studying ancient civilizations in their history class. They learned about a civilization that developed an irrigation system to get water to their fields. Which civilization did they learn about?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

During a history class, Arjun, Ava, and Elijah were discussing ancient civilizations. They were particularly intrigued by one civilization that built a 10,000 mile road system without using wheels or work animals. Can you guess which civilization they were talking about?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

During a history class, Luna, Abigail, and Priya were discussing ancient civilizations. They were particularly interested in a civilization that settled in Western South America, mainly in the country of Peru. Which civilization were they discussing?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Priya, Aria, and Abigail are participating in a history quiz. They are asked: 'Which civilization built its capital city of Tenochtitlan on an island in a lake?'

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

During a history class, William and Abigail were discussing ancient civilizations. William mentioned a civilization that used quipus, which are colored, knotted strings used to record information. Can you help Isla identify which civilization William was referring to?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Aria, Oliver, and Elijah are participating in a history quiz. They are asked, 'Which was a major city of the Incas?'

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

• Tikal

• Copan

Avery, Rohan, and Ethan were discussing about the largest empire in the Western Hemisphere. They also mentioned that this civilization was the first to build suspension bridges. Which civilization were they talking about?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

During a history class, Jackson, Arjun, and Mia were learning about the Aztecs. They learned that the Aztecs built something called chinampas. Can you help them understand what chinampas were?

• A type of food

• Floating gardens

• Pyramids

• Pictures for communicating