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WorksheetsMaya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 19mins
Three of these are geographical regions or natural features found in the Incan empire. Which of these DOES NOT belong in this group?
coastal desert
Andes Mountains
jungle
Mesoamerica
Three of these are geographical regions or natural features found in the Incan empire. Which of these DOES NOT belong in this group?
coastal desert
Andes Mountains
jungle
Mississippi River
Three of these are geographical regions or natural features found in the Incan empire. Which of these DOES NOT belong in this group?
coastal desert
Andes Mountains
jungle
fertile plains
Four of these were a part of the Inca Social Structure. Which of these DOES NOT belong in this group?
organized into family units called ayllus
Sapa Inca was leader
royal families lived life of luxury
commoners had no freedom, just work
warriors were in upper class
Four of these were a part of the Inca Social Structure. Which of these DOES NOT belong in this group?
organized into family units called ayllus
Sapa Inca was leader
royal families lived life of luxury
commoners had no freedom, just work
chiefs led each family group
Four of these were a part of the Inca Social Structure. Which of these DOES NOT belong in this group?
organized into family units called ayllus
Sapa Inca was leader
royal families lived life of luxury
commoners had no freedom, just work
serfs were lowest class
Why did the Inca people mummify their dead?
to preserve bodies for the afterlife
to prevent bodies from being stolen by enemies
to prevent disease from spreading
to keep from using scarce level ground for graves
How did Inca people pass down their history to future generations?
through items owned by the ruling class
through written records
through oral traditions like storytelling
through their use of advanced technology
What characteristic was common to the Maya, Aztec, and Incan civilizations?
They created chinampas.
They worshiped many gods.
They used iron tools.
They developed a writing system.
Which civilization had the following form of government? "One emperor ruled a strong central government."
Inca
Aztec
Maya
The Maya, the Aztec, and the Inca all had this form of government.
Which civilization had the following form of government? "Nobles and priests served as leaders of the city and its surrounding areas."
Inca
Aztec
Maya
The Maya, the Aztec, and the Inca all had this form of government.
Which civilization had the following form of government? "An emperor ruled over all, while noble families controlled each city."
Inca
Aztec
Maya
The Maya, the Aztec, and the Inca all had this form of government.
Maya people lived in Mesoamerica. What countries or regions of today are located in the former Mesoamerica? (Choose 2.)
Belize
Yucatan Peninsula
Central Mexico near Lake Texcoco
Andes Mountains
Maya people lived in Mesoamerica. What countries or regions of today are located in the former Mesoamerica? (Choose 2.)
Honduras
El Salvador
Central Mexico near Lake Texcoco
Andes Mountains
Which architectural accomplishment is common to each of the three civilizations?
They built temples.
They built central city marketplaces.
They built roads and bridges.
They built central plazas.
Which civilization cut terraces to create farmland and was in the high mountains?
Incan
Aztec
Maya
Cherokee
Which civilization was in the marshlands and swamps? They filled in land to create farmland.
Incan
Aztec
Maya
Sioux
Which civilization was in the tropical rainforests? They cut and burned vegetation to create farmland.
Incan
Aztec
Maya
Iroquois
Most people in the Aztec civilization belonged to which social class?
commoner
noble
serf
slave
Which group had the most power in Aztec society?
noble
slave
serf
commoner
Which group had the least power in Aztec society?
noble
slave
serf
commoner
Which group had "less power" in Aztec society?
noble
slave
serf
commoner
Which group had "even less power" in Aztec society?
noble
slave
serf
commoner
Which civilization developed the science of astronomy, had a complex calendar that spanned 52 years, and used a number system?
Maya
Inca
Aztec
Neanderthal
Which two civilizations developed a calendar system?
Aztec and Maya
Aztec and Inca
Maya and Inca
Iroquois and Paleolithic
Which letter identifies where the Inca civilization was located?
A
B
C
D
Which letter identifies where the Maya civilization was located?
A
B
C
D
Which letter identifies where the Aztec civilization was located?
A
B
C
D
What is the most likely purpose for the leveled areas in the hillsides of this Inca city?
defense of the city
religious sacrifices
terrace farming
athletic contests
How did the Inca people use this item?
to keep records
to organize crops
to mummify their dead
to worship their gods
Which activity was most likely to take place at the top of the pyramid?
running a community meeting
watching for invaders
holding school
holding a religious ceremony
Examine the diagram which describes groups in the social classes of the Maya. Which group should be placed in the "1" to complete the chart?
warriors
priests
farmers
traders
Examine the diagram which describes groups in the social classes of the Maya. Which group should be placed in the "2" to complete the chart?
warriors
priests
farmers
nobles
Examine the diagram which describes groups in the social classes of the Maya. Which group should be placed in the "3" to complete the chart?
warriors
priests
farmers
nobles
The drawing and fictional passage of a typical day best describe life in which civilization?
Greek
Maya
Inca
Aztec
Examine the drawing and fictional passage. Which social class would this person likely belong to?
emperor
craftsman
commoner
nobleman
