Maya and Aztec Quiz

Name (First, Last)

Which civilization is shown here in the red shaded area?

• Maya
• Aztec

What were chinampas, and how did they help the Aztecs?

• Religious temples used for sacrifice
• Floating gardens used for farming
• Bridges connecting the capital to other cities
• Fortresses on water

How did the Aztec Empire come to an end?

• Natural disasters destroyed their cities
• Civil war broke the empire apart
• They were conquered by Spanish conquistadors
• They ran out of food and water

This city was the capital of which civilization?

• Maya
• Aztec

What type of political structure did the Maya have?

• A large empire ruled by one emperor.
• A collection of city-states ruled by kings.
• A democracy ruled by elected officials.
• A tribal council system.

How did the Aztecs increase their empire's size and power?

• Peaceful trade with neighbors
• Building strong city walls
• Military conquest and demanding tribute
• Hiring foreign rulers

Why did the Maya and Aztecs practice human sacrifice?

• To feed the gods and keep the universe in balance
• To train soldiers for war
• To punish criminals
• To scare away enemies

This civilization had a 365 day calendar which stopped in the year 2012, therefore inspiring the creation of a movie called 2012 which predicted the apocalypse.

• Maya
• Aztec

Which crop was most important to both the Maya and Aztec civilizations?

• Wheat

• Maize (corn)

• Rice

• Potatoes