Civilizations of the Americas Quiz

What civilizations in Mexico, Central America, and South America predated the arrival of Europeans?

Which of the following civilizations is NOT mentioned as one of the great civilizations in the text?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Egyptian

The Olmec civilization flourished along the Gulf Coast of what is now _______.

What crops did the Maya farmers plant?

• Maize, beans, squash, and other vegetables

• Rice, wheat, and barley

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Corn, soybeans, and cotton

The Maya civilization used a system of writing that included hieroglyphics.

• True

• False

What is a theocracy?

• A society ruled by religious leaders

• A society ruled by elected officials

• A society ruled by military leaders

• A society ruled by wealthy merchants

What were some of the goods that Maya traders brought to city markets?

By what year had the Maya civilization declined?

• A.D. 900

• A.D. 1200

• A.D. 1500

• A.D. 1800

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire, and where was it located?

Why were the Inca considered a highly developed culture?