Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs

Where did the Aztecs build their cities?

• In the mountains

• In the middle of swamps

• In the desert

• On the coast

The Aztec god Quetzalcoatl was the god of...

• life, wind and learning

• peace, love and happiness

• wealth, health and happiness

• love and respect

What was a unique feature of the bridges built by the Aztecs?

• They were made of stone

• They could be removed

• They were made of wood

• They were underwater

What was the purpose of the steps created by the Incas in the mountainside?

• To build houses

• To create roads

• To keep soil from washing down

• To plant trees

How did the Incas bring water to their crops on the mountainside?

• By digging wells

• By using aqueducts

• By using buckets

• By using rainwater

What were two important Inca cities ?

• Tenochtitlan and Teotihuacan

• Machu Picchu and Cuzco

• Chichen Itza and Tikal

• Palenque and Copan

What material did the Mayans use to build their cities?

• Wood

• Brick

• Stone

• Metal

How were Mayan buildings oriented?

• Towards the moon

• Towards the stars

• Towards the sun

• Towards the ocean

What was a characteristic of the Mayan government system?

• A single ruler for all cities

• Each city had its own independent government

• A council of elders ruled all cities

• A democratic system

How did the Mayans move stones to build pyramids?

• Using animals

• Using carts

• Manually

• Using machines