Ancient Civilizations Quiz

What were the main religious beliefs of the Aztecs?

• Polytheistic religion with a focus on fishing and hunting

• Monotheistic religion focused on trade and commerce

• Polytheistic religion with a focus on agriculture, warfare, and the sun

• Atheistic society with no religious beliefs

How did the Aztecs practice their religious beliefs in their daily lives?

• Regular sacrifices of animals and humans

• Weekly fasting and abstaining from certain foods

• Daily meditation and yoga practices

• Rituals, ceremonies, and offerings to their gods

What were the agricultural techniques used by the Incas to grow crops in the Andes mountains?

• Terrace farming, irrigation systems, and crop rotation

• Hunting and gathering

• Chemical fertilizers

• Greenhouse farming

How did the Incas use terrace farming to maximize their agricultural output?

• By using underground irrigation systems

• By relying solely on rainwater for irrigation

• By creating flat areas on mountainsides to grow crops at different altitudes.

• By growing crops in the desert

What were the major city-states of the Mayan civilization and what did they trade?

• Monte Alban, El Mirador, and Dos Pilas traded in copper, iron, and spices.

• Teotihuacan, Coba, and Copan traded in pottery, textiles, and salt.

• Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and Palenque traded in gold, silver, and silk.

• Tikal, Calakmul, and Caracol traded in jade, obsidian, cacao, and feathers.

How did trade contribute to the growth and prosperity of the Mayan city-states?

• Trade led to the decline of the Mayan city-states

• Trade had no impact on the growth and prosperity of the Mayan city-states

• Trade caused conflicts and wars among the Mayan city-states

• Trade facilitated the acquisition of valuable resources and the establishment of economic and political relationships.

What was the social structure of the Aztec empire and how was the government organized?

• Democratic government with elected officials

• Monarchy with the emperor having absolute power

• Anarchy with no central authority

• Feudal system with lords and vassals

How did the Aztec social structure contribute to the stability of their empire?

• Organizing society into distinct classes with clear roles and responsibilities

• Abolishing all social classes and hierarchies

• Forcing everyone to have the same social status

• Allowing complete social mobility with no restrictions

What was the purpose of the Incan road system and how did it facilitate communication within the empire?

• To provide a place for religious ceremonies

• To create barriers between different regions of the empire

• Facilitate communication, trade, and transportation within the empire

• To prevent communication and trade within the empire

How did the Incan road system contribute to the unity and expansion of the empire?

• It facilitated communication, transportation, and movement of troops.

• It hindered communication and transportation

• It had no impact on the unity and expansion of the empire

• It caused division and conflict within the empire