Mayan, Aztec, Incan Civilizations and ExplorationQuiz

Where were the Mayan civilizations primarily located?

• In the deserts of Northern Mexico

• Along the Amazon River basin

• In the Mexican and Central American rain forests

• On the islands of the Caribbean

Which civilization was represented by Machu Picchu?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Incan

• Olmec

The Maya civilization was a group of connected city-states.

• True

• False

Which part of Mexico would you visit if you wanted to see the Mayan ruins?

• Yucatan Peninsula
• Tenochtitlan
• Lake Texcoco
• Peru

What 2 civilizations were located in Central America?

• Songhai and Aztec
• Aztec and Mayan
• Mayan and Mughal
• Incan and Mayan

Which civilization is known for the creation of the "Floating Gardens"?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec

Which color represents where the Aztec civilization was?

• blue

• red

• gray

• green

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Machu Picchu

• Tenochtitlán

• Cuzco

• Tikal

Which European explorer is credited with conquering the Aztec Empire?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

Where was the Incan empire located?

• Peru

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Uruguay