Mesoamerican Civilizations Quiz

What were the main crops grown by the Mesoamerican civilizations?

• Rice, beans, and yams

• Wheat, barley, and rice

• Maize, beans, and squash

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

Which civilization developed around 1000 BC and consisted of some 10 million people spread among 40 cities?

• Olmec

• Zapotec

• Toltec

• Mayan

What method of farming involved burning the vegetation to clear land for planting?

• Irrigation farming

• Terrace farming

• Crop rotation

• Slash and burn agriculture

Who ruled with absolute power in the Mayan society and was believed to communicate with the gods?

• Priests

• Warriors

• Merchants

• Kings

Which major god was the most important deity for the Maya and brought about the creation for the present world age?

• Ixchel

• Gukumatz

• Chac

• Hun Hunahpu

What was the main deity in the Aztec religion known as both the sun god and war god?

• Huitzilopochtli

• Chac

• Hun Hunahpu

• Gukumatz

What was the service tax in the Inca Empire paid with?

• Gold and silver

• Crops and livestock

• Physical labor

• Money

Which geographical region served as a natural barrier for the Inca Empire?

• The Andes Mountains

• The Amazon jungle

• The coastal desert

• The Great Plains

What did the Incas use to connect their empire with 14,000 miles of well-built roads?

• Footpaths and trails

• Bicycles and motorcycles

• Boats and canoes

• Horses and carriages

What was the purpose of the stone walls built along the edge of some Inca roads?

• To prevent landslides

• To prevent people from falling off the cliff

• To provide shade

• To mark the territory