Exploring Pre-Columbian Civilizations

The video explores the history and culture of ancient civilizations in the Americas, including the Incan, Aztec, and Maya empires. It discusses their achievements, religious beliefs, and eventual decline due to European conquests. The video also covers Christopher Columbus's voyages and their impact on the New World.

Which geographical feature is mentioned as flowing through miles of dense forests in South America?

• The Yangtze River

• The Amazon River

• The Nile River

• The Mississippi River

What was the primary focus of the Incan religion?

• Worship of the Moon God

• Worship of the Sun God

• Worship of the Sea God

• Worship of the Earth Goddess

Who was the Spanish conquistador responsible for threatening the Incan Empire?

• Diego de Almagro

• Pedro de Alvarado

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernán Cortés

What was the primary language spoken by the Aztec people?

• Nahuatl

• Aymara

• Quechua

• Mayan

Which god was considered the most important by the Aztecs?

• Huitzilopochtli

• Tezcatlipoca

• Tlaloc

• Quetzalcoatl

What is a common misconception about the Maya civilization?

• They were conquered by the Romans

• They vanished completely

• They never developed a calendar

• They lived in Europe

What was a significant cultural achievement of the Maya civilization?

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of penicillin

• Development of a complex calendar

• Construction of the Great Wall

What was Christopher Columbus's initial belief about the land he discovered?

• It was part of Africa

• It was India

• It was Australia

• It was Antarctica

What was the name of the flagship used by Columbus on his voyage?

• Victoria

• Pinta

• Santa Maria

• Nina

How did Columbus and his crew perceive the indigenous people they encountered?

• As hostile and aggressive

• As technologically advanced

• As uninterested in trade

• As welcoming and generous