WorksheetsThe Rise of Empires
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
Why do you think the Aztecs wanted to create an empire?
To recall the Aztec people
To create floating gardens
To gain wealth by requiring people they conquered to pay the tribute
Name two achievements of the Mayan civilization.
Calendar and mathematics
Floating gardens
Shopping malls
What role did war play in the growth of the Aztec Empire?
Expanded it
Helped them interpret maps
Decorate clothes
What was one difference between the Aztec and Mayan empires?
The woven art
The Aztecs had a capital city, the Mayan did not
The wooden cups
What does the clay sculpture tell you about the way important men in the Mayan culture dressed?
They drove nice cars
They played in snow
They wore decorative clothes, large headdresses, and jewelry
How could you use Incan art to conclude that the Inca may not have been so peaceful?
The wooden cup shows a man with a spear and a shield implying that he may be a warrior or member of an army.
The wooden cup shows a man holding hands with another man
The wooden cup shows a man smiling and laughing with others
How do you think roads helped the Inca develop such a large empire?
It helped them have big parties
It helped them travel more quickly to different places
It helped them cook large meals
Why do you think the Mexican flag has an eagle, a cactus, and a snake?
It recalls the Aztec people which was an important culture in Mexico’s history.
It looks nice
They like to fly in airplanes in the sky like eagles
Describe two ways that the Aztecs created more land for farming.
The woven art
The mathematical system
They created “floating gardens” and they carved terraces into hillsides
How did the Aztecs create this empire?
They sent out armies to conquer other people
They interpreted maps
By expanding the roads
Which empire was the farthest south?
The Incan
The Andes
The Aztecs
What was the effect of the Mayan success in farming?
They grew a surplus of food, so not all families had to be farmers
The soiled and crops dried up
They ran out of food
What effect did the surplus of food have on the Mayan civilization?
People couldn’t be successful
It helped them weave baskets
People could specialize and develop a variety of skills
In what areas did the Maya specialize?
Basket weaving, jewelry making, stone carving, astronomy, math, and building
Dancing and singing
Writing poetry
Why was writing an important accomplishment for the Maya?
They could write songs
They were able to record their history and what they learned about mathematics and science
They could write letters to their friends
