Mesoamerican Civilizations and Agriculture RI.6.3 Tues

Which early American civilization is known for its hieroglyphic script, the only fully developed writing system of the pre-Columbian Americas?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire, known for its engineering marvels and grand temples?

• Tenochtitlán

• Cusco

• Machu Picchu

• Chichen Itza

Which civilization is famous for its extensive road networks and architectural marvels like Machu Picchu?

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

• Olmec

What agricultural technique did the Maya use to cultivate crops like maize, beans, and squash?

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

• Terraced farming

• Irrigation canals

• Hydroponics

Who led the Spanish conquest that ultimately led to the fall of the Aztec Empire?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa