WorksheetsAncient Civilization Test
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the only civilization to have lived in the BCE era?
a)
Mississippian
b)
Aztec
c)
Inca
d)
Maya
2.
Which civilization was in existence for over 1,200 years?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
3.
Which TWO civilizations were on Earth for nearly the exact same time period?
a)
Mississippian and Maya
b)
Maya and Aztec
c)
Aztec and Inca
d)
Inca and Maya
4.
The Aztecs, Incas, Mayas, and Mississippians were polytheistic. In other words, they worshipped several _______________ .
a)
gods
b)
animals
c)
humans
d)
statues
5.
Human sacrifice was part of their religion. Select the best answer.
a)
Aztec, Inca, Maya, Mississippian
b)
Aztec and Inca
c)
Inca and Maya
d)
Mississippian
6.
Select the civilization that had many kings.
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
7.
What civilization was known for city states run by kings?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
8.
Which civilization had chiefs that lived on the highest mound?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
9.
Maize was the main crop for which civilizations? You can select more than one answer.
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
10.
Potato was the main crop for which civilization?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
11.
Terrace Farming was used by which civilizations? You can select more than one answer.
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
12.
Slash and Burn was used by which civilizations? You can select more than one answer.
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
13.
To solve the problem of needing land to grow crops, the Aztecs _______________ .
a)
stole crops from other people
b)
grew crops in caves
c)
built floating gardens called chinampas
d)
decided to heard animals instead
14.
Select the two civilizations that used hieroglyphics or had a written system of language.
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
15.
Select the two civilizations that created calendars.
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
16.
Who spoke the language called Quechua?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
17.
Which civilization was the first to use ZERO in their numbering system?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
18.
Which civilization used the quipa, a recording device made of rope?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
19.
Which civilization is known for its rope bridges and roads?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
20.
Which civilization created aqua ducts for irrigation?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Mississippian
21.
Which civilization designed Woodhenge?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
22.
The civilization known for advancements in creating a sewer system and public schooling is _________ .
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
23.
All four civilizations had a class system. Which two had slaves as their lowest class?
a)
Maya and Mississippian
b)
Inca and Aztec
c)
Maya and Aztecs
24.
Which civilization lived in Central America in modern day Guatemala?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
25.
Which civilization lived in North America in modern day United States?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
26.
Which civilization lived in the western part of South America ?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
27.
Which civilization lived in North America in modern day Mexico?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
28.
What ancient civilization was conquered by Francisco Pizarro?
a)
Maya
b)
Inca
c)
Aztec
d)
Mississippian
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