Mesoamerica Unit - 7th Grade

What agricultural technique did the Aztec use?

• Canals

• Gardens

• Terraces

• Chinampas

Which of the following statements best summarizes how the Aztec Empire rose to power?

• The Aztecs sacrificed people and then conquered their land.

• The Aztecs came up with agricultural techniques which allowed them to thrive

• The Aztecs became friends with other civilizations and took over other civilizations

• The Aztecs formed a 3-way alliance with two other civilizations and conquered their most powerful rivals

What was one of the most important aspects of the economy in the Aztec, Mayan, and Incan civilizations?

• Trade

• Weaving

• Currency

• Architecture

Why did the Incas develop terrace farming?

• They were living on a mountain and needed flat land to farm

• All of these are correct

• There was not enough water in the ground

• They did not want people to steal their crops

Where were the Incas located?

• Alta Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Altitude Mountains

• Terraces

What is Tianquiztli?

• The temple

• The gathering place

• The marketplace

• The king

What is the correct order of the Mayan class system?

• Sapa Inca, Royals, Nobles, Commoners

• Ruler, merchants & artisans, nobles & priests, peasants, slaves

• Ruler, nobles & priests, peasants, slaves

• Ruler, nobles & priests, merchants & artisans, peasants, slaves

How did the road system in the Inca Empire impact communication?

• The road system allowed messengers to travel from one area to another and relay important information to people

• The road system allowed anyone to travel wherever they wanted

• The road system allowed messengers to meet other messengers

• The road system did not impact communication

What is Sapa Inca

• The Inca sun god

• The Inca emperor

• The Inca elder

• The Incas highest ranking noble

Describe the job of a noble in the Mayan empire

• Served as a scribe

• Served as scribes and officals

• servants to the king

• served as officials