Ancient Civilizations Quiz

Which civilization lived along the Gulf Coast of present-day Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras between 1500 B.C. and 300 B.C.?

• The Maya

• The Aztec

• The Olmec

• The Inca

What did the Maya believe controlled everything and that only priests knew what the gods wanted?

• The stars

• The gods

• The sun

• The moon

Which civilization built the city of Tenochtitlan on an island in Lake Texcoco?

• The Olmec

• The Maya

• The Aztec

• The Inca

What form of writing did the Maya develop?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Pictographs

What was a significant reason for the end of the Olmec civilization?

• Conquest by the Aztecs

• Natural disasters

• Unknown reasons

• Famine

What did the Aztec believe was necessary to please their gods?

• Building pyramids

• Human sacrifices

• Offering gold

• Singing hymns

Which civilization used their knowledge of astronomy and mathematics to develop a calendar?

• The Olmec

• The Maya

• The Aztec

• The Inca

Where did the Inca Empire develop?

• Eastern highlands of South America

• Western highlands of South America

• Northern highlands of South America

• Southern highlands of South America

What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?

• Machu Picchu

• Lima

• Cuzco

• Quito

How far did the Inca Empire stretch?

• More than 1,000 miles

• More than 2,000 miles

• More than 3,000 miles

• More than 4,000 miles