Americas and Exploration Review

This is a map of North and South America. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Central Mexican Plateau?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Study the source and answer the question. Which number shows the location of the Yucatán Peninsula?

• A) 1

• B) 2

• C) 3

• D) 4

This picture shows housing of one of the civilizations in North America before the Europeans arrived. This housing is an example of Native Americans adapting to what type of environment?

• desert

• grasslands

• rainforest

• tundra

This is a map of North and South America. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Inca Empire?

• A) 1

• B) 2

• C) 3

• D) 4

These are photographs of structures built by Native Americans in two different regions. Why are the structures seen in these photographs different?

• Native Americans from different regions spoke different languages.

• Native Americans from different regions interacted with different European colonists.

• Native Americans from different regions were all part of the same larger culture.

• Native Americans from different regions had access to different resources.

How did the geography of North America impact the development of Native American civilizations?

• Harsh geographical features isolated Native American cultures from one another.

• A lack of natural resources prevented Native American groups from growing.

• A lack of rivers prevented Native American groups from trading with one another.

• Diverse geographical regions led to the development of unique Native American cultures.

How did the Inca adapt the land around them for farming?

• They created floating gardens in the large swamps.

• They dammed the many rivers that ran through the dense jungle.

• They built structures into the sides of large cliff walls.

• They created terraced farms along the steep mountains.

This is a drawing of a unique farming technique created by the Aztecs. How did this farming technique impact Aztec society?

• It allowed Aztec leaders to create a feudal system that protected the wealth of nobles.

• It prevented Aztec farmers from creating surplus crops that could be used for trade.

• It prevented Aztec merchants from purchasing large farms.

• It allowed the Aztec population to grow as food production increased.

Which term accurately describes Ancient Incan religion?

• Buddhist

• Confucian

• monotheistic

• polytheistic

This chart describes one advancement made by the Aztec Empire. The chart mentions that it is sometimes referred to as 'floating gardens,' created in freshwater swamps, and used to increase available farmland. This chart describes which advancement?

• Chinampas

• Quipus

• Suspension Bridges

• Terraced Pyramids