Meso American Civilization

What is the significance of the colossal stone heads created by the Olmecs?

• They were used as a form of communication.
• They were used as a symbol of the Olmec's artistic prowess.
• They were used as a form of currency.
• They were used as weapons in battle.

What was the main reason for the construction of the Aztec Sun Stone?

• To appease the gods.
• To predict celestial events.
• To record historical events.
• To honor their ancestors.

What was the capital city of the Aztecs?

• Teotihuacan
• Tikal
• Chichen Itza
• Tenochtitlan

What was the main reason for the success of the Maya civilization in the dense rainforests?

• Their advanced military tactics.
• Their intricate hieroglyphic writing system.
• Their agricultural innovations.
• Their urban planning skills.

What was the main purpose of the Maya's hieroglyphic writing system?

• To predict celestial events.
• To keep track of trade.
• To record historical events.
• To communicate with other civilizations.

What was the main purpose of the Maya's chinampas?

• To prevent erosion.
• To provide easy transport for irrigation.
• To honor their ancestors.
• To ensure agricultural prosperity.

What was the main reason for the rapid expansion of the Aztec empire?

• Their adoption of earlier civilizations' achievements.
• Their advanced military tactics.
• Their agricultural innovations.
• Their urban planning skills.

What was the main purpose of the quipu in Inca society?

• To record historical events.
• To record expenses and trade.
• To predict celestial events.
• To keep track of trade.

What was the main reason for the success of the Inca army?

• Their advanced weapons.
• Their use of the wheel for transportation.
• Their advanced military tactics.
• Their large number of soldiers.

What was the main reason for the construction of canals and causeways in Tenochtitlan?

• To provide easy transport for irrigation.
• To connect the city to other civilizations.
• To honor their ancestors.
• To appease the gods.