Chapter 1 Section 2 Early US History

Which early civilizations were among the largest and most advanced in the Americas?

• The Romans, the Greeks, the Egyptians, and the Persians

• The Olmec, the Maya, the Aztec, and the Inca

• The Chinese, the Japanese, the Koreans, and the Mongols

• The Babylonians, the Assyrians, the Sumerians, and the Akkadians

During which period did the Olmec civilization flourish?

• 2000 B.C. to 1000 B.C.

• 1500 B.C. to 300 B.C.

• 500 B.C. to 200 A.D.

• 1000 A.D. to 1500 A.D.

What was used to build the Maya monuments and pyramids?

• Wood from the forests

• Enormous stones pulled from the earth

• Bricks made from clay

• Metal from nearby mines

By A.D. 300, what had the Maya built in their large cities?

• Many large cities with at least one stone pyramid

• Large cities with wooden structures

• Cities with no pyramids

• Small villages with stone houses

What was the largest Mayan city mentioned in the text?

• Tikal

• Chichen Itza

• Palenque

• Copan

In what year did the Aztec come upon the island in Lake Texcoco?

• 1200

• 1250

• 1325

• 1400

Why was Tenochtitlan considered one of the greatest cities in the Americas?

• It was the smallest city in the region.

• It served as a center of trade attracting thousands of merchants.

• It had no marketplaces.

• It was isolated from other cities.

How did some soldiers compare Tenochtitlan to European capitals?

• More magnificent than Rome

• Less impressive than Paris

• Similar to London

• Smaller than Madrid

How long could men between 25 and 50 serve in the Incan army?

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

What was the population of the Incan Empire?

• More than nine million

• Five million

• Two million

• Ten million