Unit 1.4

Which of the following civilizations was located in the Andes Mountains of South America?

• A. Maya

• B. Aztec

• C. Inca

• D. Mississippian

The Aztec Empire was centered around the city of:

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

• Cahokia

• Tikal

The Maya civilization was known for its:

• A. Advanced astronomy and mathematics

• B. Large-scale irrigation systems

• C. Monolithic statues and sculptures

• D. Elaborate textile production

The Mississippian culture is primarily known for its:

• A. Terraced agriculture and sophisticated engineering

• B. Giant earthen mounds and complex trading networks

• C. Hieroglyphic writing and astronomical observations

• D. Urban planning and advanced sanitation systems

Which of the following was a common feature of many Native American civilizations in the Americas?

• A. Matrilineal societies where power and inheritance were passed through the female line

• B. Monotheistic religions with a single, all-powerful deity

• C. Hierarchical social structures with a ruling elite and a peasant class

• D. Nomadic lifestyles based on hunting and gathering

The Inca Empire used a system of knotted cords called quipu to:

• A. Record astronomical observations

• B. Keep track of financial transactions

• C. Communicate messages over long distances

• D. Store religious texts and rituals

The Aztec civilization practiced human sacrifice as a way to:

• A. Honor their gods and maintain cosmic balance

• B. Punish criminals and enemies of the state

• C. Enslave prisoners of war and force them to labor

• D. Demonstrate their military power and intimidate other civilizations

The Inca Empire was conquered by the Spanish conquistador:

• A. Hernán Cortés

• B. Francisco Pizarro

• C. Christopher Columbus

• D. Ponce de León