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WorksheetsAmericas Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 14mins
Where can the warm, moist lowlands of Mesoamerica be found?
along the Pacific Ocean
in the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula along the Gulf of Mexico
around Monte Albán
between the mountains of the Sierra Madre
Which structure would NOT be found in Olmec cities?
temples
chinampas
pyramids
ball courts
What are the "Three Sister Crops" grown in Mesoamerica?
palm, wheat, squash
cacao, barley, maize
cacao, avocado, palm
maize, squash, beans
Where were the cool, fertile, flat highlands of Mesoamerica?
along the Atlantic Ocean
in the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula
along the western coast of South America
between the mountains of the Sierra Madre
The Olmec civilization greatly influenced other civilizations and is known as a...
father culture
popular culture
mother culture
influencing culture
What was the greatest legacy of the Zapotec?
pyramids
Monte Albán
terraces
ball courts
Which shows the correct Maya class system?
King, priests & warriors, merchants & craftspeople, farmers & slaves
Kings, priests, warriors, then farmers
Kings, warriors, priests & merchants, farmers
Kings, priests, farmers, slaves
Which of the following is NOT an important advance made by the Maya?
They devised a sophisticated number system and the concept of zero.
They developed an accurate understanding of human anatomy.
They could predict astronomical events with remarkable accuracy.
They developed a complex writing system composed of symbols called glyphs.
Which of the following was not a major Mayan city?
El Mirador
Tikal
Monté Alban
Chichén Itzá
Which of the following statements about Mayan cities is false?
Each was an independent city-state ruled by a king.
The Mayan Empire was governed by a single powerful ruler.
Trade linked the cities together.
Most cities had a similar layout including a plaza, pyramids, and ball court.
Which of the following statements about the Mayan ball game is true?
The game was meant to be entertaining and had little religious significance.
Players were only permitted to pass the ball with their knees, hands, and elbows.
To prevent injuries, a soft rubber ball was used.
The captain of the losing team was sacrificed to the gods.
Where did the Maya settle?
high in the Himalaya Mountains
Mesopotamia
Yucatan Peninsula
Andes Mountains of modern day Peru
Which is a FALSE statement about the Aztec Capital city of Tenochtitlan?
it was built in a swamp in the Valley of Mexico
chinampas were constructed on the lake to feed a large population
a magnificent pyramid called the Templo Mayor towered above the city.
it was South America's greatest city.
Select THREE methods of farming used in Mesoamerica by the Olmec, Zapotec, Maya, and Aztec?
slash & burn
terracing
synthetic fertilizer
irrigation
Which of the following statements about Aztec religion is false?
The Aztecs believed their gods were nourished by human sacrifices.
Most human sacrifices were prisoners of war.
Hundreds of temples and religious structures were built to honor the gods.
The Aztecs were a monotheistic people.
Floating gardens that were used to grow food crops in swampy conditions were known as
hieroglyphics
chinampas
codices
terraces
they believed sacrifices nourished the Sun
Which of the following allowed the Spanish to conquer the Aztec Empire?
Guns and cannons were superior to Aztec weapons.
Diseases such as smallpox devastated the Aztec population.
Enemies of the Aztecs joined forces with the Spanish.
all of the above
All four pre-Inca cultures ...
were skilled warriors.
were skilled in creating ceramic
statues
were skilled in creating amazing
geoglyphs
were skilled in working with gold, silver and copper
Name the capital city of the Incan Empire located in the Urubamba Valley under Pachacuti?
Cusco
Which THREE foods were commonly grown by the Inca?
maize
quinoa
tomatoes
potatoes
What method did pre-Inca cultures use to farm in their harsh environment?
artificial fields known as chinampas
irrigation systems and terraced fields
aqueducts that brought water from nearby mountain springs
crop rotation techniques that enriched the soil and prevented erosion
Which of the following statements about Pachacuti is FALSE?
The Inca Empire expanded rapidly under his rule.
His name means “he who changed the world”.
He transformed the Inca capital, Cusco, into an impressive stone city.
He established his empire using trade and diplomacy.
Select the TWO livestock animals most used by the Inca:
alpacas
cows
goats
llamas
Which of the following is an example of Inca engineering and architecture?
A network of roads used for transporting people and goods.
An immense stone wall that prevented raids by’ nomadic tribes.
Rope bridges used for crossing rivers and deep canyons.
both A and C
Which of the following statements about Machu Picchu is FALSE?
It was constructed high on a mountain in Peru.
It served as the capital of the Inca Empire.
It was never discovered by Spanish conquistadors.
Its structures included temples, royal residences, and aqueducts.
