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WorksheetsChapter 16 The Early Americas
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Central America is also sometimes called Mesoamerica. What does Mesoamerica mean?
In the middle of the Americas
land surrounded by water on 3 sides
South America
North America
The Mayans built their civilization ....
in Mexico
around the Yucatan Peninsula
In South America
in Europe
What was the result of mastering agriculture?
the population grew
people had time to build cities
trade expanded
all of the above
Kings and religious leaders were part of the elite class. What does elite mean?
people of the lowest class
people of the middle class
people of the highest class
people with no class
Why would understanding the seasons be important to ancient civilizations?
to know when to celebrate Christmas
to have better farming cycles
to know when to wear a sweater
why not?
What is a synonym for agriculture?
farming
food
ancient
happy
True or False: There are no more Mayans on Earth.
True
False
"As Mayan cities grew, farmers needed to produce more food. They were very innovative in finding new ways to farm more land." Which word best defines"innovative"?
creative
money
calendars
boring
The Mayans were polytheistic. What does the prefix "poly" mean?
few
one
many
none
What about the Mayan civilization is still a mystery to historians?
What they accomplished
Why they abandoned their cities
Where they were located
What their favorite sports game was
Where were the Aztecs located?
North America
South America
Africa
Asia
When did the Aztec civilization begin?
1521
1428
1200
1325
The Aztec's capital city was built in the middle of Lake __________.
Michigan
Tenochtitlan
Texcoco
Superior
What was the capitol of the Aztec empire?
Tenochan
Tenochtitlan
Miamoi
Mexico city
The Aztec were a society of fierce ____________.
Warriors
Hunters
Fishermen
Actors
A Chinampa is ....
the name used for a baby monkey
a type of crop
a floating garden
another word for chin
What did the Aztec religion demand that they do to honor gods and keep away the evil?
pray
attend ceremonies
perform human sacrifices
give the emperor food
Which word best describes the Aztec religion?
monotheistic
Polytheistic
Atheist
Catholic
Why did the Aztecs in Tenochtitlán build the things listed below?
• dikes
• bridges
• canals
because they followed the seasons
because they traveled frequently
because they ruled a large empire
because they lived on a large island surrounded by water
Because of the lack of available farmland, the Aztecs built _________________
causeways
chinampas
irrigation canals
terraces
Who conquered the Aztec Empire?
Pizarro
Hernan Cortes
Hernando DeSoto
Christopher Columbus
Which color on the map represents where the Aztec civilization was located?
blue
red
gray
green
The Aztecs built one of the most advanced civilizations because they were skilled engineers and architects
True
False
The Aztec civilization collapsed in _____.
1325
1512
1521
1502
What technologies did the Aztecs develop? Select all that apply
electricity
heiroglyphics
number system
internet
calendar system
Where did the Inca live?
Yucatan Peninsula
South America, specifically mostly modern Peru
Central Mexico
The Andes
are a mountain range where the Inca Empire was established
are a civilization that was built in central Mexico
are a series of lakes in Peru
The capital of the Inca Empire was at
Tenochtitlan
Texcoco
Copan
Cusco
Whats the name of the stone city built high up in the Andes including religious temples, royal residences, and houses for workers?
Andes
Cusco
Machu Picchu
Nahuatl
Cutting flat steps or terraces into the side of a mountain to have more land to cultivate is known as
tribute
quechua
terrace farming
chinampas farming
The Inca has ______ for meat and wool and for transporting goods and people across the mountains.
horses
llamas
alpaca and llamas
sheep
Why is so little known about the early history of the Incas?
Aztecs took their books
There was a bad fire
They didn't have a system of writing
Their history books were hidden in Machu Picchu
What system of farming did the Inca develop in order to farm in the mountains?
Chinampas
Irrigation
Aqueducts
Terrace Farming
What color represents where the Inca civilization was?
blue
red
gray
green
What were the Spanish looking for when they landed on the Caribbean coast in 1532?
the Inca god
their boat
fountain of youth
gold
The Americas are made up of North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
True
False
One of the most difficult challenges faced by the ancient Maya were the sinkholes that were found in southern Mexico and Central America.
True
False
powerful ruler who expanded the Aztec empire and built temples, aqueducts, and roads
Machu Picchu
Montezuma I
hogan
isthmus
Mesoamerica
region between central Mexico and Costa Rica
Machu Picchu
Montezuma I
hogan
isthmus
Mesoamerica
According to some scientists, how did ancient people cross from Asia to North America?
across a large glacier
by Viking ship
using a land bridge
using a primitive raft
Where was the great Aztec city of Tenochtitlán located?
on a swampy lake island
in the desert
in the mountains
on the coastline
How were the Aztec and Inca similar?
Power was decentralized
Some independence was granted to conquer.
A centralized government controlled the empire.
Priests sacrificed humans to please the gods.
They brought horses, firearms, and diseases in large caravel ships.
