The First Americans - Lesson 2: Cities and Empires

The civilizations that predated the arrival of Europeans in Mexico, Central America, and South America include:

• Maya, Aztec, and Inca

• Roman, Greek, and Egyptian

• Viking, Mongol, and Ottoman

• Zulu, Maori, and Inuit

The Inca were considered a highly developed culture because:

• they built advanced roads, architecture, and had a complex government.

• they relied solely on hunting and gathering.

• they had no written language or record keeping.

• they avoided contact with other civilizations.

What is the definition of 'civilization'?

• Highly developed society.

• A type of animal.

• A weather phenomenon.

• A kind of plant.

What is the definition of 'theocracy'?

• A society ruled by religious leaders.

• A government led by military officials.

• A system where businesses control the government.

• A society governed by direct democracy.

What is the definition of 'hieroglyphic'?

• A form of writing that uses symbols or pictures to represent things, ideas, and sounds.

• A type of ancient building material used in pyramids.

• A ceremonial dance performed by Egyptian priests.

• A traditional Egyptian dish made from grains and spices.

What is the definition of 'terrace'?

• Broad platform of land cut into a slope.

• A deep valley formed by a river.

• A small isolated hill with steep sides.

• A narrow strip of water between two land masses.

According to the timeline, when did the Olmec flourish?

• 1200 B.C. – 300 B.C.

• 500 B.C. – 100 B.C.

• 2000 B.C. – 1500 B.C.

• 800 A.D. – 1200 A.D.

According to the timeline, during which years did the Aztec reign occur?

• A.D. 1325 – A.D. 1500

• A.D. 900 – A.D. 1200

• A.D. 1500 – A.D. 1700

• A.D. 1000 – A.D. 1300

Which of the following are facts about the great civilizations before the Europeans arrived?

• They built large cities and developed complex societies.

• They had advanced technology and writing systems.

• They relied solely on hunting and gathering.

• They did not have any form of government.

Which of the following groups includes the four most advanced civilizations?

• Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, China

• Egypt, Greece, Rome, China

• Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, Greece, Rome

• Indus Valley, China, Greece, Egypt