Civilizations of Ancient Mesoamerica

Civilizations of Ancient Mesoamerica

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, History, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations, focusing on the Maya, Teotihuacan, Chavin, Moche, Wari, and Tiwanaku. It highlights the Maya's achievements in math and astronomy, their societal structure, and environmental challenges leading to their decline. Teotihuacan's city planning and mysterious collapse are discussed. In the Andes, the video covers the religious and agricultural practices of the Chavin and Moche, and the trade-focused coexistence of the Wari and Tiwanaku.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mathematical concept did the Maya develop that was not seen in Eurasia until the Gupta Empire?

The concept of infinity

The concept of zero

The concept of negative numbers

The concept of fractions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was there constant warfare among the Maya city-states?

To spread their religion

To gain control over trade routes

To capture prisoners for sacrifice

To expand their territory

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental change contributed to the decline of the Maya civilization?

Increased rainfall

Drier weather

Volcanic eruptions

Earthquakes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which civilization was influenced by the Maya's calendar and religious rituals?

Inca

Zapotec

Aztec

Olmec

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant architectural feature of Teotihuacan?

Floating gardens

Step pyramids

Underground tunnels

Hanging gardens

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one theory about the collapse of Teotihuacan?

Internal revolution

A drought

A volcanic eruption

A massive earthquake

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major religious practice of the Chavin civilization?

Sun worship

Animal spirit rituals

Ancestor worship

Moon worship

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