Maya, Aztec, Inca Chapter Test Review

What might have happened if Maya cities had stopped warring with one another?

• Maya civilization might not have collapsed in the 900s.

• Maya civilization would have expanded to Europe.

• Maya civilization would have invented the wheel.

• Maya civilization would have become a democracy.

What were Maya cities in the Classic Age composed mostly of?

• Large stone pyramids and temples.

• Wooden houses and bridges.

• Metal skyscrapers and factories.

• Glass buildings and roads.

In the popular Maya ball game, what did the players try to do?

• Get a ball through a stone ring without using their hands or feet.

• Kick a ball into a net.

• Throw a ball into a basket.

• Hit a ball with a bat.

How would you describe the lower class of the Mayan society?

• The lower classes provided food and labor.

• The lower classes were the rulers.

• The lower classes were the priests.

• The lower classes were the merchants.

How would you describe the upper class of the Mayan society?

• The upper classes led religious ceremonies.

• The upper classes were farmers.

• The upper classes were warriors.

• The upper classes were traders.

What were the key factors in the rise of the Aztec Empire?

• War, tribute, and trade.

• Peace, agriculture, and art.

• Exploration, science, and technology.

• Diplomacy, education, and culture.

What is a tribute?

• A payment to a more powerful ruler or country.

• A gift given to friends.

• A tax paid to the government.

• A donation to a charity.

What key roles did many trusted nobles perform for the Aztec emperors?

• They were tax collectors and judges.

• They were farmers and builders.

• They were artists and musicians.

• They were soldiers and sailors.

Why did other peoples in the region make alliances with Cortes?

• They wanted to learn Spanish.

• They did not like the harsh rule of the Aztecs.

• They wanted to trade gold.

• They were interested in new technology.

What event took place soon before the Spaniards arrived and led to the fall of the Inca Empire?

• A civil war

• A great festival

• A drought

• A volcanic eruption