Test on Mesoamerican Civilizations

The people of an important Mesoamerican civilization that lasted from about 2000 B.C.E to 1500 C.E that is from Southern Mexico into Mesoamerica. Mark only one oval.

• Mayans

• Aztecs

• Spanish

A form of writing that uses pictures as symbols.

• Hieroglyphics

• Steles

• Kana

A large plaza in a city center surrounded by temples and palaces, where religious rituals and other public ceremonies took place.

• Causeway

• Tenochtitlan

• Ceremonial Center

The region extending from modern Mexico through Central America; also referred to as 'Middle America.'

• Mesoamerica

• South America

• Mesopotamia

A gift of an animal or person for slaughter to honor the gods.

• Ritual

• Sacrifice

• Honoring

A set of actions that is always performed the same way as part of a religious ceremony.

• Ritual

• Conformity

• Worship

A Mesoamerican people who were excellent warriors that built an empire in central Mexico.

• Mayans

• Aztecs

• Olmecs

The capital city of the Aztec empire.

• Tenochtitlan

• Aztlan

• Mexico City

Uniform behavior according to a set of cultural rules or beliefs.

• Conformity

• Ritual

• Alliance

A solid earthen roadway built across water or low ground.

• Causeway

• Plaza

• Terrace