South America MSC Project Quiz

What is the longest continental mountain range in South America?

• Andes

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Appalachian

Which river is the largest in South America?

• Orinoco

• Paraná

• Amazon

• São Francisco

Which desert in South America is the driest in the world?

• Patagonia

• Atacama

• Kalahari

• Sahara

How long ago did the first people arrive in South America?

• 5,000 years

• 10,000 years

• 15,000 years

• 20,000 years

Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?

• Aztecs

• Mayans

• Incas

• Olmecs

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Cuzco

• Tenochtitlán

• Chichen Itza

• Lima

Which Aztec farming method used floating gardens?

• Terrace farming

• Hydroponics

• Chinampas

• Greenhouses

Which language from the Aztec civilization influenced words like "chocolate" and "avocado"?

• Quechua

• Nahuatl

• Spanish

• Mayan

What modern city is built on the ruins of Tenochtitlán?

• Buenos Aires

• Mexico City

• Santiago

• Bogotá

Which civilization was known for its advanced road networks?

• Olmec

• Mayan

• Inca

• Aztec