World History Standard 8

What was the primary writing system used by the Mayan civilization?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Latin script

• Cyrillic

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following empires was known for its extensive road system?

• Mayan Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Inca Empire

• Roman Empire

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify a major difference in the religious ceremonies of the Aztec and Inca civilizations.

• The Aztecs had elaborate rituals involving human sacrifices, while the Incas focused on offerings of food and textiles.

• The Incas worshipped a single deity, while the Aztecs had a pantheon of gods.

• The Aztecs celebrated their gods with music and dance, while the Incas did not have any musical elements in their ceremonies.

• The Incas held religious ceremonies only during the day, while the Aztecs held them at night.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how the Mayan calendar system was used to track time.

• It was based on a 365-day solar year.

• It was based on a 400-day year with no months.

• It used a lunar calendar with 12 months of 30 days each.

• It was a simple 12-month calendar similar to the modern Gregorian calendar.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the economic systems of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. How did they differ in terms of trade and agriculture?

• The Mayans relied heavily on trade, while the Aztecs focused on agriculture.

• The Aztecs had a barter system, while the Mayans used currency.

• The Mayans practiced slash-and-burn agriculture, while the Aztecs used chinampas.

• Both civilizations relied solely on hunting and gathering.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Inca Empire?

• Natural disasters

• Spanish conquest

• Internal civil war

• Economic collapse

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Compare the political structures of the Mayan and Inca civilizations. What was a significant difference?

• The Mayans had a centralized government, while the Incas had city-states.

• The Incas had a centralized government, while the Mayans had city-states.

• Both had a centralized government.

• Both had city-states.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the technological advancements of the Aztec civilization. Which of the following was a significant achievement?

• The development of the wheel

• The construction of chinampas

• The invention of the printing press

• The creation of the steam engine

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was a major cultural achievement of the Mayan civilization?

• The creation of a complex calendar system

• The invention of gunpowder

• The development of the steam engine

• The construction of the Great Wall

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Discuss the role of religion in the political systems of the Aztec and Inca empires. How did it influence their governance?

• Religion had no influence on governance in either empire.

• Both empires separated religion from politics entirely.

• Religion was central to governance, with leaders often seen as divine or semi-divine.

• Religion was only a minor aspect of governance in both empires.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking