Topic 4 Quizizz

What is one of the technical achievements of the Inca?

• The Inca created new methods of watercolor painting.

• The Inca mastered the art of weaving.

• The Inca were skilled chemists.

• The Inca are known as master carpenters.

What is one reason why only a few Maya books on bark paper remain?

• Spanish conquerors burned most of the books because they were not written by Christians.

• The bark paper developed by the Maya did not hold up well over time, and they eventually disintegrated.

• Maya priests destroyed the books when the Spanish conquerors arrived, out of fear that their beliefs would be stolen.

• Archeologists researching the Maya did not realize the significance of the books, and they were not properly cataloged for future generations.

Which is NOT TRUE of the Inca.

• had a "Sapa" ruler who had limited power and answered to the people

• Had 14,000 miles of roads

• was a large empire of 14 million people

• Covered much of the western South American coast

What is one way in which the Olmec influenced the Maya and the Aztec?

• The Maya and Aztec both employed Olmec systems of engineering.

• The Olmec built the first Mesoamerican pyramids, a form used by both the Maya and the Aztec.

• The Olmec passed their spoken language on to the Maya and Aztec.

• The Maya and Aztec both adopted the Olmec system of writing.

Why do scholars think that the cities of Huari and Tiahuanaco were affiliated either by trade or religion?

• because written histories detail trade routes between the cities

• because people born in those cities have similar appearances

• because many of the same artistic styles appear at each city

• because the residents of each city have the same surnames

What was the initial purpose of the Iroquois League in the Northeast?

• to prevent war amongst tribes in the Iroquois cultural group

• to unite under one ruling emperor

• to share resources amongst neighboring tribes

• to create a unified front against potential invaders

Why wasn’t trade an important part of the economy of the Inca?

• People had nothing to trade because only the emperor owned property.

• The Inca had no interest in foreign goods.

• The Inca were isolated from other civilizations.

• The Inca economy was based solely on agriculture.

Which of the following is one of the most important medical advances developed by the Inca?

• The development of antiseptics and anesthetics for surgery.

• The invention of the stethoscope.

• The discovery of penicillin.

• The creation of the smallpox vaccine.

Which choice shows the accurate culture and location?

• The Mayans based on the Yucatan Peninsula

• The Aztecs based on the Andes Mountains

• The Incas based on the Amazon Rainforest

• The Olmecs based on the Sahara Desert

Which is NOT TRUE of the Inca?

• Had a "Sapa" ruler who had limited power and answered to the people

• Built extensive road networks across their empire

• Practiced terrace farming in the Andes

• Used quipus for record-keeping