Civilizations and Historical Events Quiz

Which civilization lives in the Andes Mountains?

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

• Olmec

Which civilization formed its own central government?

• Olmec

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

Which civilization's capital is the city of Tenochtitlan?

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

Which civilization's capital is the city of Cuzco?

• Aztec

• Olmec

• Inca

• Maya

What civilization built a huge empire by conquering towns and creating alliances?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec

What civilization was known for being fierce warriors?

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

What civilization built large plazas for public gatherings?

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

What civilization is known for making stone head sculptures?

• Inca

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Maya

What society is the earliest known civilization in Mesoamerica?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Olmec

• Inca

Why did the Paleo-Indians migrate to different parts of North and South America?

• they were escaping predators

• they were following herds of animals

• they were establishing trade routes