WorksheetsU 2 Rev. Early American Civilizations: Maya, Aztec, and Inca
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 31mins
What is the meaning of the word "inspire?"
to make someone turn against an idea
going on an adventure
to make someone want to do something
having bad ideas about something
After reading this passage, what tone does the author relay to the reader through his word choice?
sadness
questioning
excitement
happiness
Read the attached passage from our reader and use it to answer the question.
When was Mach Picchu built?
1900s
1600s
1300s
1400s
According to the passage, what was Machu Picchu used for by the Inca?
a place where games were played
served as a royal estate and ceremonial center for Inca emperors
a preserve for animals
for a hideout from armies that threatened to attack
We can infer that the Inca abandoned Machu Picchu most likely because...
they were chased off by armies from neighboring villages
they were worried the Spanish would discover and conquer their city in the clouds
there was a horrible disease that wiped them out
they ran out of food so high up in the mountains
I was spellbound by the cover of the book on the shelf. What might spellbound mean?
loved
concerned
scared
amazed
We make sure my dog eats a lot of protein. Our dog's _______________ diet is high in protein.
regular
interstate
irresponsible
irregular
Our town was not close to a river, so it was ________________ that it was named Grand River.
regular
responsible
illogical
logical
Several kids wanted to attend the dance so they could ____________ with their friends.
interstate
restate
rebate
interact
What is the era before Columbus' first voyage to the Americas, referred to as?
Mesozoic Era
Pre-Columbian Era
Post-Columbian Era
Paleontology Era
We have been living through a(n) _________________ in which many people have suffered a lot with fever, aches, and respiratory issues.
hard time
Whooping Cough
allergy
epidemic
Cedar trees grow quite successfully in our community, so we can say cedar trees are _______________________ to our area.
artificial
indigenous
transported
imported
In which mountains did the Inca build their empire?
Rocky Mountains
Allegheny Mountains
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Andes Mountains
After looking at the timeline, which ancient civilization that we have been reading about, was the first one established in the Americas?
Aztec
Inca
Maya
Which Lake did the Aztec people settle around to start their civilization?
Lake Pontchartrain
Lake Chapala
Lake Texcoco
Lake Cumberland
