Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Quiz

What was a significant architectural feature of early Mesoamerican civilizations?

• Brick houses

• Stone palaces and pyramids

• Skyscrapers

• Wooden huts

Which crop was considered a miracle and widely cultivated by early Mesoamericans?

• Rice

• Maize

• Barley

• Wheat

What mathematical concept did the Maya civilization utilize?

• Calculus

• Trigonometry

• Zero

• Algebra

Why did the Maya civilization decline?

• Technological advancements

• Environmental factors

• Overpopulation

• Economic prosperity

What led to the downfall of the Aztec Empire?

• Meteor impact

• Economic collapse

• Spanish conquest

• Civil war

How did the Aztecs ensure fresh water supply to their capital?

• Imported bottled water

• Water wells

• Aqueducts

• Desalination plants

What was the primary method of record keeping in the Inca Empire?

• Stone tablets

• Clay tablets

• Quipus

• Papyrus scrolls

Which was a major food crop cultivated by the Incas?

• Wheat

• Potatoes

• Soybeans

• Corn

What common architectural feature did all discussed civilizations share?

• Wooden structures

• Glass buildings

• Brick constructions

• Stone palaces and pyramids

Which technology was absent in these ancient American civilizations?

• Metal tools

• Fire

• Stone carving tools

• The wheel