WorksheetsVocabulary, Week 16 - Maya & Aztec
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are hieroglyphics?
A system of writing used by the ancient Mayans
What was the staple crop of Mesoamerica?
maize
wheat
potato
rice
What is a terrace in the context of Mesoamerican agriculture?
A type of fruit tree commonly found in Mesoamerica
A method of irrigation using underground channels
A small, enclosed garden for growing flowers
A flat, raised platform or step-like structure for farming
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan
Machu Picchu
Chichen Itza
Cuzco
What was the name of the ancient Mayan ball game?
What is the term for the taxes that could be paid in food, cotton, gold, etc.?
donation
tax
gift
tribute
What are chinampas?
A type of clothing worn by ancient Mesoamerican warriors
A type of boat used for fishing in ancient Mesoamerica
A type of musical instrument used in ancient Mesoamerica
Floating gardens used for agriculture in ancient Mesoamerica
Who was the feathered serpent deity in Mesoamerican mythology?
Huitzilopochtli
Tlaloc
Quetzalcoatl
Tezcatlipoca
Which lake was the center of the Aztec Empire?
Lake Michigan
Lake Baikal
Lake Texcoco
Lake Titicaca
Which terms means “Middle America” and refers to Mexico and Central America?
