WorksheetsComplex Societies
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Maya had a "caste system" that consisted of the an upper class (nobles), a middle class (commoners, merchants and soldiers), and a lower class—farmers and slaves. This is an example of what complex society factor?
a)
Technology
b)
Social Class
c)
Religion
d)
Arts
2.
This is the name of the bridge that was used to cross from Asia to the Americas.
a)
Beringia
b)
Amestia
c)
Barista
d)
Peace Bridge
3.
How did the earliest Americas get their food before 7000BC?
a)
McDonalds
b)
By hunting and gathering
c)
They grew their own
d)
They were given food by the Spaniards
4.
What evidence has been found to suggest that humans came to the Americas over 10,000 years ago, BC?
a)
They discovered pyramids
b)
Mummies were discovered
c)
Writings on cave walls
d)
Spearheads were discovered
5.
What is Mesoamerica?
a)
a. The area that includes both Mexico
and Central America
b)
a. The name of the first Olmec
settlement.
c)
Both North and South America
d)
The area settled by the Incas
6.
What was the greatest factor that led to permanent settlements in the Americas?
a)
hunting and gathering of food
b)
Use of agriculture to grow crops
c)
The invasion of the Spanish
d)
The development of writing
7.
Who was considered to be the "mother culture?"
a)
The Maya
b)
The Olmec
c)
The Aztec
d)
The Inca
8.
The Inca settled on the western coast of South America.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which of the following is the legacy left behind by the Olmec:
a)
They built magnificent cities
b)
The built floating gardens
c)
They taught the Spanish to grow Maize
d)
The influenced the Maya culture
10.
Which of the following shows a way in which the Maya adapted to their environment?
a)
They worshipped many gods
b)
They built huge pyramids
c)
They used symbols called hieroglyphics
d)
The used terrace farming
11.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a Complex Society
a)
Technology
b)
Stable Food Supply
c)
Fashion
d)
Social Classes
12.
The Aztec civilization had city states, and each had its own government. Its citizens paid taxes. This is an example of what complex cultural factor?
a)
Writing
b)
Techology
c)
Relgion
d)
Government
13.
The Aztec settled in Brazil and part of Bolivia
a)
True
b)
False
14.
The Maya, Aztec, and Inca all settled in Mesoamerica.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
The Inca built roads, bridges, canals. They also built aqueducts to carry water & irrigate crops
a)
Technology
b)
Stable food supply
c)
Religion
d)
Arts
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