Quiz on American Civilizations

What was the main food base for the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas?

• Corn

• Barley

• Rice

• Wheat

Which god was associated with corn among the Maya?

• Cineteotl

• Yum Kax

• Inti

• Quetzacóatl

What technique did the Maya use for agriculture?

• Terracing

• Chinampas

• Slash-and-burn

• Irrigation

Which civilization was known for the city of Tenochtitlán?

• Aztec

• Olmec

• Inca

• Maya

What was the primary role of Inca children aged 12 to 18?

• Hunters

• Healers

• Farmers

• Merchants

Which civilization developed a writing system observed in codices?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

What was the main political authority in the Inca civilization?

• Tlatoani

• Curaca

• Sapa Inca

• Ahau

What was a common aspect of the social structure in these civilizations?

• Flat

• Anarchic

• Hierarchical

• Democratic

Which civilization used chinampas for agriculture?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• None of the above

What was the primary economic activity of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Hunting