Central & South America Societies

What was the primary form of writing used by the Mayan society?

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabetic script

• Cuneiform

• Pictographs

Which society is known for building the city of Tenochtitlán, which is now Mexico City?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Incan

• Olmec

The Incan society was primarily located in which modern-day country?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Peru

• Colombia

Which society had a political structure that was a confederation of city-states, each governed by a king?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Incan

• Toltec

What was the main economic activity in the Aztec society?

• Agriculture

• Trade

• Mining

• Fishing

Which society is known for its advanced understanding of astronomy?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Incan

• Olmec

The concept of zero was a mathematical innovation of which society?

• Aztec

• Mayan

• Incan

• Toltec

Which of the following societies used a system of knotted strings, known as quipu, for keeping records?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Incan

• Olmec

In terms of religion, which society practiced human sacrifices to appease their Gods?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Incan

• Both A and B

The Incan Empire was unique for its:

• Use of the wheel for transportation

• Extensive road system

• Development of a written language

• Use of iron tools