Mesoamerican Civilizations Quiz

Who are famous for making geoglyphs?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Nazca

• Olmec

What is terrace farming?

• Planting trees on flat land

• Building steps into hillsides for farming

• Growing crops in water

• Using animals to plow fields

What is a cenote?

• A type of plant

• A natural pit filled with fresh water

• A mountain range

• A type of building

What does the word "Cacique" mean?

• A warrior

• A village chief or leader

• A farmer

• A trader

What does "matrilineal" refer to?

• Inheritance through the father's side

• Inheritance through the mother's side

• A type of farming

• A type of building

What are the Olmec famous for carving?

• Wooden sculptures

• Giant stone heads

• Metal tools

• Pottery

Where did the Zapotec civilization exist?

• The Valley of Oaxaca in Mexico

• The Nile River Valley

• The Great Plains

• The Himalayas

Which civilization is known for using hieroglyphs?

• Inca

• Aztec

• Olmec

• Maya

What farming technique were the Aztec famous for?

• Irrigation canals

• Floating gardens

• Adobe brick structures

• Cenotes

Where were the Moche located?

• Central Mexico

• The Yucatán Peninsula

• The Caribbean

• Northern coast of Peru