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WorksheetsModule 8 Practice Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which statements accurately describe the early Mayas? Choose the THREE correct answers.
Around AD 250, they began settling in what is now the central part of Mexico.
They built the first pyramids in the Americas.
One item that they traded between villages was obsidian.
By about AD 200, they had begun to build large cities in Mesoamerica.
Around 1000 BC, they began settling in the lowlands of what is now northern Guatemala
Which of the following has made it difficult for modern-day scholars to have a fuller understanding of Maya civilization?
The Maya language has never been decoded.
The Mayas never developed a writing system.
Most Maya books were destroyed by the Spanish.
Many Maya books were destroyed by volcanic eruptions.
Which of the following was an effect of the decline of Maya civilization?
The Spanish were able to conquer Maya territories.
People left cities and moved back to the countryside.
The central government was abolished and city-states were established.
The Mayas could not cure themselves of diseases brought by the Spanish.
Which of the following locations on the map identifies the location of the Aztec capital?
A
B
C
D
Aside from the emperor, this was the highest position in Aztec society.
nobles
warriors
merchants
farmers
Aside from slaves, this was the lowest position in Aztec society.
nobles
warriors
merchants
farmers
Just below the nobles, priests and ________ enjoyed an honored position in Aztec society.
nobles
warriors
merchants
farmers
This group was just below priest and warriors, and just above farmers, in Aztec society.
nobles
warriors
merchants
farmers
Why might the information we have today about Aztec culture be inaccurate?
It mostly comes from Aztec enemies in the region.
It was written down only by Spanish priests.
It was written down only by Aztec rulers.
It mostly comes from Spanish sources.
This Andean Civilization's capital city, Chan Chan, covered over 14 square miles.
Chavín
Chimú
. Moche
Nazca
This Andean Civilization used irrigation technology to farm the dry area in which it was located.
Chavín
Chimú
. Moche
Nazca
This Andean Civilization had a religion that involved human sacrifice and drinking the blood of the sacrificed.
Chavín
Chimú
. Moche
Nazca
This Andean Civilization is known for its woven textiles, carved stone monuments, and pottery shaped like animals and humans.
Chavín
Chimú
. Moche
Nazca
How did Incas pay their taxes?
by giving gold to the ruler
by giving crops to the priests
by performing labor for wealthy landowners
by performing labor for the central government
What happened in the late 1520's when the Inca emperor died?
his sons, Atahualpa and Huscar both claimed the right to the throne.
The Inca set up a direct democracy
The Inca asked the Spanish to be their rulers
The throne was passed to Atahualpa without dispute
What was the result of Atahualpa and Huascar both claiming the throne?
there was an election
there was a civil war among the Inca
Huascar let Atahualpa be the new ruler
Atahaulpa was poisoned in his sleep
After Atahualpa won the war, he encountered Francisco Pizarro and his Spanish conquistadors. What was the outcome of that meeting?
The Spanish killed Atahualpa
Atahualpa killed Pizarro
The Spanish captured Atahualpa
Atahualpa invited them to join his empire
In order to earn his freedom from the Spanish, Atahualpa ordered his people to do what?
Give the Spanish a room full of gold
Kill all the conquistadors
exchange him for his brother, Huascar
Take Pizarro prisoner
After Atahualpa was killed, Francisco Pizarro went on to...
retreat from the Inca warriors.
conquer the Inca Empire.
die in a bloody battle.
make peace with the Inca.
