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WorksheetsMesoamerican Civilizations
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins
Match the following:
chinampa
an artificial island built by the Aztecs
longhouse
a rectangular type of home built by the Native Americans, built from wood and bark or mats made of r
igloo
domed house made from blocks of snow by Native Americans who lived in the Arctic
wigwam
formed by bending trunks of young trees, tying them together to make a round frame covered w/bark
tepee
a portable, cone-shaped home made by Native Americans who lived on the plains
potlatch
A feasting and gift-giving ceremony in NW Native American culture
basin
a bowl-shaped arena
dike
a wall to hold back water
drought
a long period of extremely dry weather
slash-and-burn
describing a process of cutting and burning something, such as vegetation, in place
absolute monarchy
system of government in which the monarch has unlimited power over the government
ayllu
in Incan society, a group of related families that pooled its resources to meet people's needs
quipu
a record-keeping device made of knotted strings, used by the Incas
hierarchy
a system for ranking members of a group according to their importance
mita system
an Incan system of payment of taxes with labor
The (a) was a group of families who worked a portion of land together.
Which of the following was NOT a role that priests had?
Rule the Maya people
teach noble children
decide when farmers would plant and harvest their crops
track astronomical movements
What was the main reason the Maya sacrificed humans?
to get rid of their enemies
to punish criminals
to keep the gods happy
to reduce the population
Which is true about the Maya calendars?
they were complex and tracked farming, religion and other events
there was only one Maya calendar used
the calendars only marked religious events
The tzolk'in calendar lasted thousands of years
Folding book that recorded the history, religions and culture of the Maya. (a)
In Ancient Maya, Most commoners had this job. (a)
In Ancient Maya, (a) was the most important offering given to the gods
(a) was often used in Maya jewelry
The Maya used a few complex (a) to keep track of time.
(a) decided when farmers would plant and harvest.
The Maya depended on this crop. (a)
They Maya believed the gods controlled (a) .
Half of this modern-day country's population is Maya.
Panama
Honduras
Nicaragua
Guatemala
The Ancient Maya lived in an area called (a) .
The Ancient Maya started as these people who roamed the land in small family groups.
codices
nomads
ayllu
farmers
The Maya were the first people to use this as a placeholder.
ten
twenty
zero
one
Conquistadors from (a) enslave the Maya
Which material was NOT used by the ancient Maya to create tools?
stone
bone
wood
steel
Why did the Maya dig reservoirs?
To collect rainwater
To channel water through cities
To make the soil richer
To prevent soil from washing away
How did the Spanish treat the Maya when they arrived?
They killed all of them
They enslaved them
They forced all of them off their land
They were kind to them and left them alone
Which is true about the Maya civilization?
There was one single Maya empire.
There were only two classes of people
he Maya people no longer exist
The Maya were an advanced civilization
What did Aztecs who did not have much money usually eat?
Turkey and Fish
Vegetables and grain
Insects and Frogs
Honey and Eggs
Which is true about Aztec fashion?
Clothing and jewelry revealed a person's status
All social classes were allowed to wear whatever they wanted
Only the emperor was allowed to wear feathers
All Aztecs dressed similar
Aztec farmers usually lived in (a) .
Only nobles were allowed to wear (a) .
(a) were tied together to symbolize an Aztec marriage.
Aztec food was grown in a (a) garden.
Reorder the following Classes of Ancient Aztec society.
Piplitin (Nobles)
Macehualtin (Commoners)
Mayeque (Serfs)
Tlacotin (Slaves)
The Inca were the first to grow this crop. (a)
In Ancient Inca, groups of families who worked Noble land together were called (a) .
In Ancient Inca, who lived in a palace, even in his afterlife.
(a)
In Ancient Inca, what is the main reason craftsmen were more respected than farmers?
They were able to dress nicer
They did not have to pay taxes
They held festivals that nobles and royals enjoyed attending
They provided goods desired by nobles and royals
What happened to the Sapa Inca after he died?
He was mummified and placed in a tomb.
He was mummified and placed in a temple.
He was mummified and left out in his palace.
He was buried under the palace.
How did the Inca store extra food?
They buried it underground
They dried it out and kept it in special buildings
They cooked it and stored it in jars
They traded it with other cultures for goods and services
How was terrace farming mostly helpful for irrigation?
It spread the water throughout the terraces.
It allowed for more efficient use of land.
It allowed water to run quickly down the mountainside.
It provided a way to store water for future use.
Which statement about Inca children is true?
All Inca children attended school
Parents did not clean or feed their children
Children were watched over carefully, like today
Only wealthy Inca children went to school
Who is the Spaniard that led men to the Inca Empire? (a)
Which was true about the Inca when the Spanish arrived?
They were healthy and thriving
They were involved in a civil war
They were strong and powerful
Most people had moved away
What is the main reason land was terraced by the Incas?
They found this to be the most effective way to grow crops
It allowed for the best irrigation
There was very little flat land due to the mountains
They could grow many types of crops
In Ancient Inca, (a) revealed social status and ayllu.
Country where the Inca lived. (a)
How did the Spanish capture Atahualpa?
They went to his house and took him
They knocked him off his litter and took him
They ambushed him in the town plaza
They took him when he was traveling down the road to Cuzco
How did Atahualpa try to get his freedom from the Spanish?
He told them they could take over the Empire
He promised them a room of gold and silver
He promised them his army
He told them they could live in his home
What was the largest Aztec city?
Cuzco
Inti
Tenochtitlan
Peru
Who was the Incan Sun God? (a)
Tenochtitlan was built on Lake (a) .
In 1525, the weakened (a) Empire was conquered by an Army led by Spanish conquistador, Francisco Pizarro.
These are artificial islands that were made of dirt piled on top of reed mats and anchored to the bottom of a shallow lake were used by the Aztecs.
chinampas
islands
floating gardens
wigwams
What was the largest Mayan city?
Cuzco
Lima
Columbia
Tikal
What was the Incan capital?
Cuzco
Lima
Pizarro
Tikal
What deadly disease killed 90 percent of the population in some areas of the Inca empire?
Smallpox
Black Death
The Plague
Measles
