North American Indian Cultures and Maya Civilization Quiz

The North American Indian cultures within present-day United States were homogeneous in language and customs.

• True

• False

Which geographic feature had the most significant influence on the farming practices of the Maya civilization?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Grasslands

Match the following civilizations with their respective social structure:

• Hierarchical society with kings and nobles

• Class system with priests, warriors, and commoners

• Complex social hierarchy with callpullis and slaves

Which civilization developed an advanced calendar system?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Incan

The Incan civilization relied heavily on terrace farming due to their mountainous terrain.

• True

• False

Which civilization practiced human sacrifice as part of their religious beliefs?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Incan

The Maya civilization made significant advancements in mathematics, including the concept of zero.

• True

• False

Match the following advancements with the civilization that developed them:

Match the following items with the correct civilization: 1. Astronomy 2. Mathematics 3. Calendar

• Maya

• Aztec

• Incan

Explain how the geography of North America influenced the diversity of languages and cultures among Native American tribes.