Ancient American Civilizations

Which civilization dominated Central America from 1325-1521, in northern Mexico?

• Cherokee

• Aztec

• Incan

• Showshonee

Which ancient civilization left no written records of their history?

• Aztec

• Olmec

• Incan

• Mayan

What tribe of Indians lived in the Appalachian mountains, made war and peace with the English, and was known as one of the "5 civilized tribes"?

• Cherokee

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Mayan

What civilization was believed to have originated from ancestors that followed migrating animals from Canada down to Mexico?

• Cherokee

• Aztec

• Incan

• Olmec

The Aztecs founded what is now Mexico City? What is the name they originally gave this city?

• Ecuador

• Colombia

• Tenochtitlan

• Vera Cruz

Which group of Mesoamerican indians developed the first written language of the Amerias and had a complex calendar system?

• Cherokee

• Mayan

• Olmec

• Aztecs

Many ancient American civilizations are referred to as Mesoamericans. What area in the world does this term refer to?

• South America

• Central America

• North America

• Latin America

The Cherokee were forced in the 19th century to move from their main homeland in North Carolina to Oklahoma on a 116 day life-changing journey. What is this journey known as?

• Trail of Sorrow

• Trail of Death

• Trail of Tears

• Trail of Promise

What did the term Olmec mean as referred to by the Aztecs?

• "diamond people"

• "gold people"

• "rubber people"

• "ancient people"

Which civilization of Mesoamericans were known for their metalwork, monumenal porticoes, and serpent columns?

• Cherokee

• Toltec

• Aztec

• Olec