Ancient American Civilizations Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Mayan Civilization?

• Extensive road systems

• Calendar system

• Sun-God worship

• Terraced farming

What is one way the Aztec civilization adapted to their environment?

• Terraced farming

• Floating gardens

• Pottery art-work

• Silk Roads

Which civilization is known for extensive road systems and terraced farming?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

Where were the Mayan and Aztec civilizations primarily located?

• South America

• North America

• MesoAmerica

• Europe

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Olmec civilization?

• Art structures

• Pyramid-like structures

• Jaguar spirits and animistic beliefs

• Statues of heads

How do the Chavin and Olmec differ from River Valley Civilizations?

• They are located in Europe

• They are early civilizations that are NOT near rivers

• They have advanced calendar systems

• They practice terraced farming

Which civilization is associated with religious sacrifices and Sun-God worship?

• Inca

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Moche

What is a significant characteristic of the Moche civilization?

• City-center for sacrifices

• Pottery art-work

• Floating gardens

• Calendar system

Which of the following is a way the Inca adapted to their environment?

• Floating gardens

• Road systems and terraced farming

• Pottery art-work

• Statues of heads

What is a positive impact of Columbus mentioned in the material?

• He introduced terraced farming

• He tied together two hemispheres of the world

• He built extensive road systems

• He created floating gardens