Mesoamerican Civilizations Quiz

What was the staple crop of the Mesoamerican region around 7,000 years ago?

• Barley

• Corn

• Wheat

• Rice

Which civilization was the first to develop a written language in the Americas?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Zapotec

• Aztec

What was the capital city of the Zapotec Empire?

• Tenochtitlan

• Tula

• Monte Albán

• Teotihuacan

Which civilization is known for having the longest continuous civilization in Mesoamerican history?

• Zapotec

• Maya

• Olmec

• Toltec

What was a significant feature of the pre-classic Maya civilization?

• Trade networks

• Permanent army

• Written language

• Stone dwellings

Which city had a population of over 100,000 and was one of the most populous cities on earth at its time?

• Tula

• Teotihuacan

• Tenochtitlan

• Monte Albán

What was a unique feature of Teotihuacan's urban planning?

• Mud-brick houses

• Nomadic tents

• Permanent stone dwellings

• Wooden houses

Who was the semi-mythical leader of the Toltecs who conquered the Yucatan Peninsula?

• Pakal

• Kukulcan

• Montezuma

• Cortes

Which civilization is known for establishing a permanent standing army with different warrior castes?

• Olmec

• Zapotec

• Toltec

• Maya

What was the name of the Mexica capital city built on an island in Lake Texcoco?

• Teotihuacan

• Monte Albán

• Tula

• Tenochtitlan