Mesoamerican and Incan Civilizations Quiz

Use the map below and what you know to answer the following question. All of the following countries are considered part of Mesoamerica EXCEPT

• Mexico

• Guatemala

• Belize

• Peru

The Aztec calendar was based on

• the phases of the moon

• the planting and harvesting seasons

• the movement of the stars

• the tides of the ocean

When the Incan leader Pachacuti took power from his father, he declared himself

• king

• president

• emperor

• chief

People have learned much valuable information about the Inca civilization from mummies that were discovered by

• scientists

• historians

• archaeologists

• explorers

Which ancient civilization used popcorn to decorate their headdresses and in their jewelry?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

Which of the following products did the Aztec civilization need to trade for because they were unable to grow it?

• Cocoa beans

• Corn

• Potatoes

• Tomatoes

What was the name of the capital city of the Inca?

• Cuzco

• Tenochtitlan

• Machu Picchu

• Chichen Itza

Who was the leader of the Aztecs when the Spanish soldiers invaded their land?

• Montezuma II

• Atahualpa

• Pacal

• Huayna Capac

Who first brought cocoa beans to Europe?

• Hernando Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

• Francisco Pizarro

• Ferdinand Magellan

Use the Venn diagram below and what you know to answer the following question. Which of the following facts would not be placed in the center box because it is not true of both civilizations?

• Successful at farming

• Built road systems

• Practiced human sacrifice

• Used llamas for pack animals