Untitled Quiz

What was the primary basis of the diet for Mesoamerican civilizations?

• Corn (maize)

• Rice

• Wheat

• Potatoes

Which civilization is known for developing the only known written language in the Western Hemisphere?

• The Inca

• The Aztec

• The Maya

• The Olmec

What was the significance of the city Teotihuacan?

• It was the largest city in Europe.

• It was a major religious center for the Inca.

• It was the capital of the Aztec Empire.

• It was one of the largest population centers in pre-Columbian America.

Which civilization was flourishing around 500 CE and known for its astronomical observatories?

• The Olmec

• The Aztec

• The Inca

• The Maya

What led to the decline of the Maya civilization?

• Poor soil and a prolonged drought

• Overpopulation and famine

• Invasion by the Spanish

• A massive earthquake

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Cusco

• Tenochtitlán

• Teotihuacan

• Machu Picchu

How did the Inca communicate and keep records?

• Quipu

• Alphabetic writing

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

Which of the following was not a crop grown by the Inca?

• Potatoes

• Quinoa

• Wheat

• Corn

What was the primary purpose of the large head sculptures created by the Olmec?

• To serve as guardians for temples

• To mark territory boundaries

• To honor their gods

• To commemorate leaders or important figures

Which civilization built the city of Machu Picchu?

• The Olmec

• The Inca

• The Aztec

• The Maya