Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations

Which civilization is marked in Asia around A.D. 220?

• Gupta

• Han

• Rome

• Greece

During which period did nomads settle into farming villages, leading to advanced civilizations?

• The Neolithic Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Renaissance

What is the name of the land bridge that connected Asia and America during the Ice Age?

• Beringia

• Pangaea

• Eurasia

• Gondwana

By what year did the Olmec civilization decline?

• 400 B.C.

• 500 B.C.

• 300 B.C.

• 200 B.C.

Which of the following was NOT a class in Mayan society?

• Merchants and artisans

• Peasants

• Industrial workers

• Nobles, priests, warriors

How many days are in the Mayan calendar?

• 360 days

• 365 days

• 366 days

• 364 days

What is one possible reason for the decline of the Mayan civilization around 800 A.D.?

• Invasion by European settlers

• Over-farming and warfare among city-states

• Natural disasters like earthquakes

• Economic collapse due to trade issues

During which period did the Mayan civilization reach its height?

• 100-300 A.D.

• 250-900 A.D.

• 500-1000 A.D.

• 900-1200 A.D.

What are "steles" in the context of the Mayan civilization?

• Stone monuments recording important events

• Agricultural tools used by the Mayans

• Traditional Mayan clothing

• Mayan religious texts

How many provinces did the Aztecs control in their empire?

• 25

• 38

• 50

• 12