Maya, Aztec, & Inca Civilizations

Which ancient civilization was founded on the Yucatán Peninsula?

• Egypt

• Inca

• Maya

• Songhai

The Mayans and Aztecs were similar in that they built their civilizations on swamp land. To which unique geographic feature did the Incans adapt?

• Andes Mountains

• lakes

• sinkholes

• Valley of Mexico

Mexico City is associated with which ancient civilization?

• Aztec

• Egyptian

• Inca

• Maya

How did Mayan civilization adapt to the unique geography of Central America?

• It developed slash and burn farming techniques to improve food production in swampy lands.

• It developed terraced farming techniques to improve food production in mountainous lands.

• It developed large canal systems to improve travel across mountainous lands.

• It developed arched bridges to improve travel across swampy lands.

Why did the Aztec civilization create floating farms called chinampas?

• to increase the impact of irrigation in the arid regions of the Sonoran Desert

• to make the best use of the swampy lands of the Yucatán Peninsula

• to decrease the risk of seasonal flooding along the Mississippi River

• to protect crops from hurricanes along the Atlantic coast

This is a map of Native American civilizations in North and South America. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Incan civilization?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

This is a photograph of Machu Picchu. Based on the photograph, which statement about Incan culture is true?

• Incans lived near the sea.

• Incans built complex cities.

• Incans lived on plain lands.

• Incans built wooden structures.

Terrace farming by the Inca and the use of chinampas by the Aztec are examples of what advancement?

• development of complex religions

• creation of a simple government structure

• agricultural adaptation to the environment

• policies for conquering new land

This temple (built by the Aztecs) would most likely be found in which modern-day Latin American country?

• Mexico

• Peru

• Chile

• Nicaragua

Use the picture to the left to answer the question. What impact did chinampas have on the environment of the Aztecs?

• depletion of the rainforest

• increase in air pollution

• depletion of natural minerals

• increase in farmable land