Maya, Aztecs, and Inca Civilizations Quiz

Which civilizations made their homes in North America?

• Inca and Aztec

• Aztec and Olmec

• Maya and Aztec

• Maya and Inca

What was the primary crop grown by the Maya civilization?

• Potatoes

• Beans

• Maize (corn)

• Quinoa

How did the Aztec civilization solve their problem of inadequate land for agriculture?

• Building chinampas

• Slash and burn method

• Terrace farming

• Deforestation

What type of government did the Maya civilization have?

• Empire

• City-state

• Monarchy

• Democracy

Which civilization was known for building well-planned cities with a central plaza?

• Inca

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

What method did the Inca civilization use for keeping records?

• Hieroglyphics

• Quipu

• Stone tablets

• Papyrus scrolls

Which civilization believed their rulers were direct descendants of the gods?

• Both Maya and Inca

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

What was a common characteristic of the class structure in the Aztec society?

• Equality among all classes

• Absence of a noble class

• Hierarchical social structure

• Only two classes: nobles and commoners

Which civilization developed a highly complex calendar?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

• Inca

What happened to the Aztec empire?

• It merged with the Maya civilization

• It expanded into Europe

• It still exists today

• It was conquered by Spanish forces