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Mesoamerica Quiz

Authored by Elaine Tokolahi

Social Studies

7th Grade

DOK Level 1: Recall covered

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Mesoamerica Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What was the capital city of the Aztec civilization?

¿Cuál era la capital de la civilización azteca?

Cusco

Tenochtitlan

Chichen Itza

Machu Picchu

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which civilization was known for its complex social structure and human sacrifice practices?

¿Qué civilización era conocida por su compleja estructura social y sus prácticas de sacrificio humano?

Inca

Maya

Aztec

Olmec

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What are stelae?

¿Qué son las estelas?

Wooden sculptures

Stone slabs with carvings or inscriptions

Metal coins

Clay pots

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which cultures commonly used stelae?

¿Qué culturas utilizaban habitualmente estelas?

Greek and Roman

Egyptian and Babylonian

Maya, Olmec, and other Mesoamerican cultures

Chinese and Japanese

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which modern-day countries are part of the historical region of Mesoamerica?

¿Qué países actuales forman parte de la región histórica de Mesoamérica?

Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador

Canada, USA, and Mexico

Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the structure of an Allyu?

A single family unit

A group of unrelated individuals

Extended families or clans

A political organization

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the Maya?

A Mesoamerican civilization located in southeastern Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and western Honduras. The Maya were known for their sophisticated writing system (hieroglyphs), advanced astronomical knowledge, and elaborate pyramids and cities.

Civilización mesoamericana situada en el sureste de México, Belice, Guatemala y el oeste de Honduras. Los mayas eran conocidos por su sofisticado sistema de escritura (jeroglíficos), sus avanzados conocimientos astronómicos y sus elaboradas pirámides y ciudades.

Stone slabs or columns with carvings or inscriptions that commemorate important events or rulers.

Losas o columnas de piedra con grabados o inscripciones que conmemoran acontecimientos o gobernantes importantes.

A sovereign entity that consists of a city and its surrounding territory.

Entidad soberana formada por una ciudad y su territorio circundante.

A historical and cultural region.

Región histórica y cultural.

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