Mesoamerica Test

1. What three geographic elements share the name amazon?

• Amazon Desert
• Amazon Mountain Range
• Amazon Plateau
• Amazon River, Amazon Rainforest, Amazon Basin

1. What were some accomplishments of the Olmecs and Chavins?

• Mesoamerican civilization, calendar system, architecture,

• The Olmecs and Chavins were both nomadic tribes
• The Chavins were known for their development of a written language
• The Olmecs were known for their advanced seafaring technology

1. Who made up the upper class in Maya society?

• Nobles, priests, and Kings

• Children, elders, and foreigners
• Warriors, slaves, and prisoners
• Farmers, artisans, and merchants

Where was Tenochtitlan located?

• Valley of Mexico(central Mexico), on an island in Lake Texcoco

• Andes Mountains, on an island in Lake Titicaca
• Central America, on an island in Lake Nicaragua
• Valley of Mexico, on an island in Lake Titicaca

How did Cortes resound to Moctezuma's welcome?

• Cortes took Moctezuma hostage and eventually overthrew the Aztec empire.
• Cortes gifted Moctezuma with gold and silver as a sign of peace
• Cortes immediately declared war on the Aztec empire
• Cortes allied with Moctezuma and together they conquered neighboring tribes