Major Civilizations of the Western Hemisphere

Which civilization practiced polytheism and human sacrifice?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Incan

• All of the ABove

Which civilization is associated with the Andes Mountains?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Incan

• Roman

The Mayan civilization's economy was based on ______.

• Trade and agriculture

• Mining and metalwork

• Fishing and hunting

• Textile production

Which system was used by the Incan civilization for community organization?

• Feudal system

• Ayllu system

• Caste system

• Clan system

What was the primary focus of European interactions with the Aztec and Incan civilizations?

• Cultural exchange

• Scientific research

• Trading and economic interdependence

• Religious conversion

Which explorer conquered the Aztecs?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernán Cortés

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

Fill in the blank: The Incan civilization was known for its advanced _______ engineering.

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Civil

• Genetic

Tenochtitlan was built on an island in ____.

• Lake Texcoco

• Lake Titicaca

• Lake Chapala

• Lake Xochimilco

Chinampas were an innovative agricultural system using ____.

• Terraces

• Artificial islands

• Irrigation canals

• Crop rotation

Tikal is located in present-day ________.

• Mexico

• Belize

• Guatemala

• Honduras