Exploring Ancient Civilizations Quiz CKLA Unit 2 Grade 5

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Tikal

• Cuzco

• Tenochtitlán

• Machu Picchu

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following was a significant achievement of the Inca Empire?

• Development of a complex writing system

• Construction of an extensive road network

• Invention of the wheel

• Establishment of a democratic government

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe one way the Aztecs adapted their environment for agriculture.

• They built terraces on mountainsides.

• They created floating gardens called chinampas.

• They used slash-and-burn techniques.

• They relied solely on hunting and gathering.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was the primary purpose of the Inca road system?

• To facilitate trade with European countries

• To connect the empire for military and administrative purposes

• To provide routes for religious pilgrimages

• To serve as a boundary for the empire

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes Mayan glyphs?

• A form of musical notation

• A system of hieroglyphic writing

• A type of agricultural tool

• A method of building construction

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how the Aztecs used their calendar system in daily life.

• To predict weather patterns

• To schedule religious ceremonies and agricultural activities

• To determine the best time for hunting

• To calculate taxes

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was a quipu used for in the Inca Empire?

• Writing messages

• Recording numerical information

• Navigating the road system

• Building structures

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify one way the Inca road system was unique compared to other ancient road systems.

• It was made entirely of stone.

• It included suspension bridges over difficult terrain.

• It was the longest road system in the world.

• It was used exclusively for religious purposes.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was the primary material used by the Aztecs to construct their temples?

• Wood

• Stone

• Metal

• Clay

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How did the Mayans use their writing system in their society?

• To record historical events and religious texts

• To communicate with other civilizations

• To create maps of their territory

• To design architectural plans

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept