Early Civilizations Quiz Part 1

Which civilization is known for their calendar system and hieroglyphic writing?

• Maya civilization

• Roman civilization

• Inca civilization

• Aztec civilization

Which early civilization is known for their ballgame and human sacrifice?

• Egyptians

• Incas

• Mayans

• Aztecs

What was the main architectural feature of the Maya civilization?

• Pyramids and temples

• Eiffel Tower and skyscrapers

• Colosseum and amphitheaters

• Stonehenge and monoliths

Which early civilization is known for their colossal stone heads?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Inca

The most important food discovery for early Mesoamerican cultures was _.

• maize

• pumpkins

• squash

• quinoa

What was the geographic feature that allowed cultures to trade?

• mountains

• rivers

• oceans

• rainforests

They are known for their carvings of large heads

• Olmec
• Inca
• Maya
• Aztec

They farmed on chinampas, floating fields made with lake mud

• Aztec
• Inca
• Maya
• Olmec

What type of religion did the Meso-american civilizations follow?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in purple on the map

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia/

  Sumer

• India

• China