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WorksheetsMeso-American Civilizations Quiz A
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which civilization settled in the Yucatan Peninsula?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Which civilization settled in the Andes Mountains of South America?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Which civilization settled in Central Mexico?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Which civilization implemented this type of farming?
Maya
Aztec
Inca
Which characteristic describes the religious beliefs of the early American civilizations?
monotheistic
Buddhist
polytheistic
animism
Which of the following was an achievement made by the Maya?
calendar systems
floating gardens
quipu
terrace farming
Why did the Maya and Aztecs seek captives in war?
the marry Maya people
to sacrifice their lives to the gods
to use as household servants
to work the land
Why were human sacrifices made?
too many people loved in the city
a punishment for not following the rules
to please the gods in hopes of a bountiful harvest
animals were considered sacred so humans were used
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Who conquered the Aztecs?
Inca from South America conquered land up north
Spanish Conquistador, Hernan Cortes
Spanish Explorer, Christopher Columbus
The Portuguese, enslaving their people
Terrace Farming is most associated with
Inca
Maya
Aztec
Olmec
Which early American civilization carved large stone heads?
Olmecs
Aztecs
Maya
Incas
Select the civilization that lived on the Yucatan Peninsula, played a unique ballgame, and had a complex calendar.
Aztec
Inca
Iroquois
Maya
The following describes which South American civilization? Quipu, advanced roads, empire, terrace farming.
Aztec
Comanche
Inca
Iroquois
Why did the Maya and Aztecs seek captives in war?
the marry people
to sacrifice their lives to the gods
to use as household servants
to work the land
