Earliest Civilizations of the Americas Quiz 1.2

Where did the Aztecs develop an advanced civilization?

• South America

• Mesoamerica

• Europe

• Africa

What was the primary crop of the Inca civilization?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Maize

• Barley

Who was the leader of the Aztec Empire?

• Pachacuti

• Cortez

• Atahualpa

• Montezuma

What did the Aztec Empire utilize to honor their gods?

• Animal sacrifice

• Human sacrifice

• Food offerings

• Dance rituals

Which civilization was the largest in the Americas with 16 million people?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec

What type of farming did the Inca utilize in mountainous areas?

• Slash-and-burn farming

• Terrace farming

• Crop rotation

• Hydroponics

Which civilization had a complex system of irrigation for farming?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec

What were the Maya known for in terms of their skills?

• Engineering

• Mathematics

• Medicine

• Navigation

What did the Aztecs have systems of?

• Writing

• Navigation

• Medicine

• Astronomy

What did the Maya build that was significant?

• Pyramids

• Large temples and structures

• Aqueducts

• Roads