Maya, Inca, and Aztec Weekly

What did cultures in the Western Hemisphere develop that was also developed by ancient civilizations across the Atlantic?

• Solar calendars

• The wheel

• Gunpowder

• The printing press

What did the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations believe that happy gods rewarded their cultures by preventing?

• Wars

• Droughts and disease

• Economic collapse

• Invasion by other cultures

What was the ball game played in Mexican cities such as Copán associated with?

• Trade and commerce

• Religious ceremony

• Entertainment and leisure

• Education and learning

Which of the following was an important city for the Inca culture?

• Teotihuacan

• Machu Picchu

• El Tajin

• Chichen Itza

What did archaeologists from Brown University discover in El Zotz, Guatemala?

What is the Temple of the Night Sun known for?

What is depicted on the five masks found in the temple near the Diablo Pyramid?

What was the currency used by the Maya people?

• Cocoa beans

• Gold coins

• Silver nuggets

• Clay tokens

Which empire was Pachacuti associated with?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

• Tikal

• Machu Picchu