Maya Inca Aztec practice quiz

Which empire was conquered by Francisco Pizarro?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Maya and Aztec

Answer explanation

Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca empire, not the Aztec or Maya. Therefore, the correct choice is Inca.

Which empire was conquered by Hernan Cortes?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec empire, making the correct choice 'Aztec' out of the given options.

Which empire was located in Mexico?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The Aztec empire was located in Mexico, making it the correct choice out of the options provided.

Who lived in the Andes Mountains of Peru?

• Aztecs

• Incas

• Mayans

• Tu

Answer explanation

The Incas lived in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

Where did the Aztecs live?

• Chichen Itza

• Manchu Picchu

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Valley of Mexico

Answer explanation

The Aztecs lived in the Valley of Mexico, making it the correct choice out of the given options.

Aztec capital city built on a swampy island

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

• Machu Picchu

• Pacal

Answer explanation

The Aztec capital city built on a swampy island is Tenochtitlan, making it the correct choice out of the options provided.

Inca capital

• Cuzco

• Tenochtitlan

• Pacal

• Mexico City

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Cuzco, as it was the capital of the Inca Empire. Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Aztec Empire, Pacal was a Maya ruler, and Mexico City was built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan.

The Aztec were located at what letter on the map?
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• A

• B

• C

Answer explanation

The Aztec were located at letter C on the map, making C the correct choice.

The Inca were located at what letter on the map?
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• A

• B

• C

Answer explanation

The Inca were located at letter B on the map, making B the correct choice.

What lake did the Aztecs live on?

• Lake Mead

• Lake Cuzco

• Lake Arrowhead

• Lake Texcoco

Answer explanation

The Aztecs lived on Lake Texcoco.