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WorksheetsMesoAmerica: Mayas, Aztecs, Incas
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Where did the Incas live?
coast of South America
swamps in Mexico
jungles of Guatemala
How did Aztecs travel through lakes and wet ground?
airboats
walked across
canals and causeways
Who is known for making giant heads that represent their rulers?
Aztec
Olmec
Inca
All of the early American civilizations believed in more than one god. What is this called?
monotheism
mesotheism
polytheism
What type of farming uses a stair-step method and grows crops on the sides of hills?
agriculture
terrace
irrigation
What was the main crop of the Maya?
maize or corn
potatoes
lima beans
Which Spanish conquistador conquered (took over) the Incas?
Cortes
Machu PIcchu
Pizarro
What was special about Inca stoneworkers?
They carved so precisely they didn't need to use cement
They only worked when they wanted to
All of their buildings were destroyed by earthquakes
How did the Maya civilization end?
Conquered by the Spanish
Everyone moved North
It's still a mystery
Which civilization's origin story inspired this flag?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Which of these achievements was created by the Maya?
Accurate 365 day calendar
Complex system of roads through the mountains
Floating Gardens
What can be made from cacao beans?
chocolate
pottery
soccer balls
In which civilization were llamas sacrificed instead of humans?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
The Aztecs were known for being...
peaceful
warlike
lazy
