Ancient Americas Quiz

What geological events shaped the cultures of the Valley of Mexico around 300-600 CE?

• Powerful tsunamis

• The destruction of nearby Cuicuilco by a volcanic eruption

• Devastating floods caused by hurricanes

• Asteroid impacts

Why did Teotihuacan become a crossroads of trade?

• Due to its location near the coast

• Because of its religious significance

• In part due to control of obsidian

• Due to the establishment of a royal dynasty

Which statement best describes the demographics of the Valley of Mexico?

• It was predominantly inhabited by the Mayan civilization

• It was settled by many different ethnic groups

• It was exclusively inhabited by the Aztec empire

• It was a temporary settlement with no permanent residents

Which of the following structures was NOT mentioned as part of Teotihuacan's construction during its peak period?

• Pyramid of the Sun

• Pyramid of the Moon

• Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent

• Pyramid of the Jaguar

Teotihuacan shares similarities with which other ancient site?

• Machu Picchu in Peru

• Tiwanaku in the Andes

• Chichen Itza in Mexico

• The Acropolis in Greece

What is the origin legend associated with the Toltecs?

• The legend of Quetzalcoatl

• The myth of Huitzilopochtli

• The tale of Kukulkan

• The story of Tlaloc

Which ancient civilization other than the Aztec is suggested to have been influenced by the Toltecs?

• Aymara

• Inca

• Maya

• Zapotec

Which lake was central to the Aztec Empire around the year 1519?

• Lake Xochimilco

• Lake Texcoco

• Lake Zumpango

• Lake Chalco

Which of the following was not a characteristic of the Aztec Empire's geography?

• Presence of brackish water

• Extensive marshes

• Large desert areas

• Network of causeways

What agricultural technique was used by the Aztec Empire as mentioned in the image?

• Terrace farming

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

• Chinampa agriculture

• Crop rotation