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Early American Civilizations Mid-Unit Content Assessment

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Early American Civilizations Mid-Unit Content Assessment
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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Maya and Aztec civilizations were located in ______. The Inca civilization was located in ______.

North America; Central America

Mesoamerica; South America

Central America; South America

South America; Mesoamerica

2.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Match some of the key features of the regions where the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations were located.

Groups:

(a) Maya

,

(b) Aztec

,

(c) Inca

Valley of Mexico with a variety of animals

They divided the empire into four areas, or quarters, some much larger than others.

Included Yucatán Peninsula

Built their main city on two swampy islands in the middle of Lake Texcoco.

Cenotes or natural wells for fresh water

Andes Mountains with a variety of animals

Variety of animals

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The text states, “The Maya found clever ways to meet the challenges of their diverse landscapes.” Circle an example that supports the statement.

In dry areas, the Maya built aqueducts to bring water from other regions.

In lowland areas, the Maya created raised-earth platforms and canals to redirect and reuse the water.

The Maya used quetzal feathers to decorate headdresses.

The rain and mud of the rainforest presented many challenges.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The text states, “Cities were hubs of commerce where people shared ideas and traded goods.” What does commerce mean in this sentence?

the beliefs, traditions, and way of life shared by a group of people

a large territory or group of people under the total control of one ruler or government

an activity done for pleasure or sport

the buying and selling of goods and services

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Circle the correct statement about Maya developments and achievements.

The Maya civilization declined due to many wars.

The Maya developed a number system and a written language.

The Maya developed their own currency in the form of paper money, which was used throughout the civilization.

The Maya created Tenochtitlán, a well-planned city with aqueducts and causeways.

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One of the most advanced pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas, the Maya, crumbled. Why?

The change was gradual and probably resulted from a combination of things.

A lack of rainfall led to serious drought conditions.

The Maya chopped down trees, destroying the ecological balance of the region.

War amongst city-states and an epidemic led to a significant decrease in the Maya population.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of myths?

They help explain the facts about how and why things happen.

They are songs that people sing.

They are passed along from one generation to the next.

They record the history of a group of people.

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