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WorksheetsInca and Aztec Review Game
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 23mins
Where was the Inca Empire located?
northern coast of South America
eastern coast of North America
western coast of South America
Southern coast of North America
What features of the llama made it so valuable to the Inca?
strength and endurance
wool for clothing
meat for food
waste for fuel
all of the above
How did the Sapa Inca make sure that his will was carried out throughout the empire?
By creating a strong army to enforce his will
Priests had great influence in the empire ensuring Sapa Inca's rules were being followed through their faith
Government officials, like He-Who-Sees-Everything, traveled the empire, making sure people obeyed laws and paid their taxes
Sapa Inca let his people rule themselves
Why is the Inca road system considered such a fine example of engineering? Choose 2
The paving stones were precisely cut so that they fit together snugly
The road system proved the Inca were an advanced civilization.
It was built without modern equipment or machinery
None of the above
How did the Inca overcome the challenge of farming on mountainsides? Choose 2
They built chinamaps.
They built terraces.
They built aqueducts.
They built irrigation systems.
How did the Inca overcome the challenge of not having a written language? Choose 2
handwritten messages
government officials would share important news while visiting areas of the empire
the use of a quipu
a network of runners to convey messages
What methods were used to help newly conquered people adapt, adjust, and become loyal Inca subjects?
They were connected to the rest of the empire through the road system and they would be introduced to the Inca language and religion.
Newly conquered people were forced to become loyal Inca subjects or they would be used for human sacrifice.
They would take a vote to decide how much of their lives had to be changed under Sapa Inca's rule.
They were never allowed to practice their original religion or worship their own gods, which ensured they would become loyal Inca subjects.
Which mountain range ran through the middle of the Inca Empire?
Atlas
Andes
Rockies
Himalayas
Who was the Sapa Inca? Select the two correct answers.
the Inca high priest in charge of sacrifices
the most powerful clan of the Inca
the son of Inti, the Inca sun god
the emperor of the Inca Empire
the wife of the Inca emperor
He-Who-Sees-Everything was both ______ and ______.
a priest
a tax collector
the Sapa Inca
a matchmaker
the main Inca god
Which phrases best explain how roads and routes supported the Inca Empire? Choose 2
by protecting communities from disasters caused by humans and nature
by allowing for easy movement of armies and merchants
by establishing direct pathways for travel to other continents
by guarding cities from invasion by surrounding groups
by helping government officials send messages
Along which body of water was the Inca Empire located?
Amazon River
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Pacific Ocean
Where did the Aztec build the capital of their civilization?
in Cuzco, in present-day Peru
on an island in the Caribbean
in Tenochtitlán, in present-day Mexico
in the rainforests of the Yucatán Peninsula
Which word best describes the Aztec before they built their empire?
farmers
scientists
wanderers
conquerors
The Aztec were known for being _____ and _____.
fierce warriors
great conquerors
talented musicians
skilled road builders
impressive memorizers
What was unusual about the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán?
It was built on an island.
It was built high in the mountains
It was surrounded by dense rainforest
It had a network of expertly built stone roads.
What was one reason the Aztec waged war so often?
They needed more land for growing crops
They wanted to expand their empire and power
They were always under attack from their neighbors
They believed the gods enjoyed seeing humans fight
According to the legend, how did the Aztec choose the site on which to build their city?
The Aztec were exhausted from their nomadic lifestyle and decided to settle on the nearest lake to promote agricultural success.
The Aztec received a sign from the rain god directing them where to build their city.
The Aztec received a sign from the sun god directing them where to build their city.
The Aztec used a codex that indicated the best place to build their city.
How did the Aztec people get around in Tenochtitlán?
canals
canoes
the royal road system
horseback
How would you describe the homes of the Aztec people?
various temples depending on their social class
domed houses made of the surrounding natural resources
teepees due to their nomadic lifestyle
small houses made of thatched roofs with mud walls or mud bricks
What special skills were involved in learning to be an Aztec priest?
religion, astronomy, and reading and writing
human sacrifice
painting their faces and not washing their hair
religion, mythic histories, transcribing, and astronomy
What were some items commonly traded at the central market in Tenochtitlán?
obsidian, corn, and pottery
clothing, artwork, and squash
Cacao beans, cotton blankets, and animals
beans, corn, and squash
How was the Aztec army organized?
Social class influenced a soldiers rank within the Aztec army.
Soldiers from the same village were usually kept together.
The more fierce a warrior was depended on their position in the army.
The army was not important to the Aztec people.
How was Moctezuma carried around when he left the palace?
He was carried in a fancy litter.
He was always in a canoe.
He rarely left the palace, but when he did he walked on carpets rolled out by nobles.
In golden sandals.
How did the Aztecs expand their empire?
Through peaceful trade and alliances
By conquering neighboring cities and lands
By marrying into the ruling families of other areas
By developing advanced technology to win wars
Who defeated the Aztec Empire?
Montezuma I
Cuauhtémoc
Hernan Cortes
Tlaloc
Which ancient empire corresponds to D?
Maya Empire
Olmec Empire
Aztec Empire
Inca Empire
Which geographic feature corresponds to B?
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Which ancient civilization corresponds to A?
Olmec Empire
Maya Empire
Aztec Empire
Inca Empire
Which geographic feature corresponds to E?
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Amazon River
Pacific Ocean
Which geographic feature corresponds to F?
Caribbean Sea
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Which geographic feature corresponds to C?
Amazon River
Mississippi River
Amazon Rainforest
Atlantic Ocean
Which statement best describes a way that the Aztec, Inca, and North American Natives were all similar?
They moved from place to place to establish new settlements.
They used the same system for transportation and communication
They followed the dame leader to govern their empires.
They adapted to and modified the environment to meet their needs
Under Moctezuma II's rule, how was the government organized to run more efficiently?
He dissolved the council.
He created a single central governing body
He removed all previous rulers.
He divided his land into four areas with a leader for each.
In the Aztec economy, which was used as barter currency?
Gold coins
Turquoise
Textiles
Cacao beans
Which architectural features or constructions were associated with the Aztecs? Select all that apply.
Pyramids with hidden chambers
Chinampas
Outdoor theaters
Aqueducts
Causeways
How did the Inca handle the mountainous terrain of the Andres? Select two correct answers.
Terrace farming
Suspension bridges
Ayllus
Raised- field farming
Messanger runners
Which two choices describe Sapa Inca?
the Inca high priest in charge of sacrifices
the son of Inti, the Inca sun god
the most powerful clan of the Inca
the emperor of the Inca Empire
the wife of the Inca emperor
What caused the Aztecs to have so many enemies?
they spread diseases
Infrastructural advancements
their religious beliefs
they expected high levels of tribute and sacrificed prisoners of war
