Quiz on Early American Civilizations

What is the name of the land bridge that once connected Asia and North America?

• Pangaea

• Eurasia

• Atlantis

• Beringia

Which civilization is considered the 'mother culture' of Mesoamerica?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Inca

What was the primary crop that formed the basis of the Mesoamerican diet?

• Potato

• Rice

• Wheat

• Maize

Which city was one of the largest population centers in pre-Columbian America?

• Teotihuacan

• Machu Picchu

• Tenochtitlán

• Chichen Itza

What was the name of the Aztec city built on an island in Lake Texcoco?

• Tikal

• Cahokia

• Cuzco

• Tenochtitlán

Which civilization developed a written language in the Western Hemisphere?

• Olmec

• Inca

• Iroquois

• Anasazi

What was the primary purpose of the Mayan codices?

• To record history and religious practices

• To serve as currency

• To document agricultural techniques

• To map trade routes

Which civilization is known for its giant head sculptures?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

• Maya