Mesoamerican Civilizations Quiz

What was an important religious practice of the Aztecs?

• Building aqueducts

• Human sacrifice

• Writing books

• Democracy

Who were the first people to arrive in the Americas?

• Norse sailors

• Early nomads from Siberia

• Spanish explorers

• European farmers

How did the earliest Americans reach the continent?

• Silk Road

• Ships from Phoenicia

• Beringia land bridge

• Pacific rafts

Which crop was most important in Mesoamerica?

• Millet

• Maize

• Quinoa

• Sorghum

What is a defining feature of early civilizations like the Olmec?

• Hunter-gatherer lifestyle

• Urban centers with religion and art

• Sea navigation

• Isolation

What did the Maya build to honor their gods?

• Hanging gardens

• Step pyramids

• Tombs in moats

• Amphitheaters

What best describes Maya political structure?

• Divine emperor

• City-states with local rulers

• Monarchy

• Spiritual council

How did the Aztecs maintain control over their empire?

• Cultural festivals

• Military dominance and tribute

• Written constitution

• Marriage alliances

Why was Lake Texcoco important?

• Gold and silver

• Capital was built on it

• Separated enemies

• Trade route

What is a major Maya contribution?

• Democracy

• Road systems

• Calendar and astronomy

• Gunpowder