Americas: Empires and Encounters 1450-1750

Fill in the blank: ________ is a region that includes both the Aztec and Inca Empires.

• North America

• Central America

• Latin America

• South America

Which empire is associated with the Andes Mountains?

• Aztec Empire

• Inca Empire

• Central America

• North America

Which ocean did the explorers cross to reach the Americas?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which of the following countries did NOT border the Inca Empire?

• Ecuador

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Mexico

The architectural style of Machu Picchu is best described as:

• Gothic

• Baroque

• Inca

• Romanesque

Which of the following was a reason for the Inca to perform human sacrifice?

• Abundance of food

• Earthquakes

• Victory in war

• Birth of a child

Fill in the blank: The Spanish melted the gold into bricks to be shipped back to __.

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• England

Which statement is true about the Aztec Empire?

• It was located in South America

• It was known for its maritime trade

• It was located in modern-day Mexico

• It was conquered by the British.

What was the primary agricultural method used by the Aztecs?

• Chinampas

• Terracing

• Irrigation

• Crop rotation

The Aztecs called themselves what name?

• Mexicans

• Azteca

• Mexica

• Mesoamericans