History and Culture Quiz

What is an artifact?

• A natural object found in nature

• An object that shows human work and represents a culture

• A type of plant used in agriculture

• A geographical feature

What are chinampas?

• Large mountains used for mining

• Artificial islands built on a freshwater lake to grow crops

• A type of ancient weapon

• A traditional dance

What is a city-state?

• A large country with many cities

• An area with its own government consisting of a city and surrounding area

• A small village with no government

• A type of ancient building

What defines a civilization?

• A group of animals living together

• A highly organized group of people with their own language and way of living

• A collection of ancient artifacts

• A type of government system

What is a creation myth?

• A scientific theory about the universe

• A symbolic narrative of how the world began

• A historical document

• A type of ancient art

What does culture refer to?

• The characteristic features of everyday life shared by people

• A type of food

• A geographical location

• A historical event

What are glyphs?

• Modern symbols used in technology

• Symbolic figures or characters usually cut in or carved in relief

• A type of ancient weapon

• A form of traditional dance

What is a hypothesis?

• A proven scientific fact

• An educated guess based on research or life experience

• A type of ancient tool

• A historical event

What is irrigation?

• Removing water from the land

• Bringing in water to the land to help plants grow

• A type of ancient art

• A form of traditional dance

What is an isthmus?

• A large mountain range

• A narrow strip of land joining two larger land areas

• A type of ancient building

• A traditional dance