Maya and Aztec Civilizations Quiz

Where were the major cities of the Maya civilization located?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Mountains

• Coastal areas

What was the Maya economy based on?

• Mining and trade

• Agriculture and trade

• Fishing and trade

• Hunting and trade

What was the purpose of the game Pok-A-Tok?

• To score goals with hands

• To get a rubber ball through a hoop with no hands/feet

• To capture a flag

• To hit a target with arrows

What type of religion did the Aztecs practice?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

• Animistic

What was the Aztec economy based on?

• Mining and trade

• Agriculture and conquest

• Fishing and trade

• Hunting and trade

What did the Aztecs build to please the gods?

• Temples with human sacrifices

• Statues

• Gardens

• Palaces

Which leader took the Aztec Emperor hostage and took over the empire?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernan Cortés

Which leader took the Incas hostage and took over the empire?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernan Cortés

Which city was a major Inca city?

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

• Teotihuacan

• Tikal

What disease killed many Inca?

• Malaria

• Smallpox

• Influenza

• Cholera