Quiz sobre América Latina

What languages are primarily spoken in Latin America due to historical influence?

• English and French

• Spanish and Portuguese

• German and Dutch

• Italian and Greek

What is the term used to describe the area that includes present-day Mexico, Central America, and South America?

• Eurasia

• Mesoamerica

• Latin America

• Oceania

Which ancient civilization is known for their giant stone heads and lived in what is now Mexico?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

• Maya

What crops did the Olmec likely grow?

• Rice and wheat

• Maize, beans, and squash

• Potatoes and tomatoes

• Barley and oats

When did the Maya civilization reach its peak?

• 2600 BCE

• 250 CE

• 500 CE

• 1000 CE

What was the primary reason the Maya civilization was not a single empire?

• Lack of resources

• Shared cultural beliefs

• Made up of city-states

• Frequent invasions

Which of the following was NOT a feature of Mayan cities?

• Roads and canal systems

• Massive palaces

• Skyscrapers

• Ball courts

What was unique about the Mayan number system?

• It was based on the number 10

• It included the concept of 0

• It used Roman numerals

• It was written in hieroglyphs

What was the role of serfs in Mayan society?

• Government officials

• Military leaders

• Worked on large plantations

• Artisans

What was the original name the Aztecs called themselves?

• Mexica

• Tenochtitlan

• Texcoco

• Serfs