Unit 2 Mid-Unit Assessment

(Chapter 1) Maya and the Aztec civilization were location in _____. The Inca civilization was located in _____.

• North America; Central America

• Mesoamerica; South America

• Central America; South America

• South America; Mesoamerica

(Chapter 1) Select 3 key features for Maya region.

• Cenotes or natural wells for fresh water

• Andes Mountains

• Included Yucatan Peninsula

• Valley of Mexico

• Variety of animals

(Chapter 1) 2 key features for Aztec region.

• Cenotes or natural wells for fresh water

• Andes Mountains

• Included Yucatan Peninsula

• Valley of Mexico

• Variety of animals

(Chapter 1) 2 key features for Inca region.

• Cenotes or natural wells for fresh water

• Andes Mountains

• Included Yucatan Peninsula

• Valley of Mexico

• Variety of animals

(Chapter 2) The text states, "The Maya found clever ways to meet the challenges of their diverse landscapes." Find the best 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 rainforests presented many challenges.

(Chapter 2) 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 the 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

(Chapter 3) Find 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 Tenochtitlan, a well-planned city with aqueducts and causeways.

(Chapter 3) The text states, " One of the most advanced pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas, the Maya, crumbled. Why?" Find the most accurate answer to this question.

• The change was gradual and probably resulted in 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.

(Chapter 4) Which of the following is a characteristic of myths?

• They helped 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.

(Chapter 4) According to the Maya creation myth, the Creators and Makers attempted to make people out of 3 different materials. Two attempts failed and the third was successful. Which material did they use to successfully create people?

• Clay

• Stone

• Corn

• Wood