WorksheetsSouth American Indigenous Cultures
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
The Incan civilization developed
along a narrow desert bordering the Pacific Ocean.
in the jungles of the Amazon rainforest.
in the Andes mountains of South America.
on islands off the coast of South America.
Where was the Inca civilization located?
Great Lakes Region
Valley of Mexico
Andes Mountains
Yucatan Peninsula
Which is a similarity between the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca civilizations?
they all developed advanced and complex societies
they all were conquered by the conquistadors
they all did not believe in a strong central government
they all were located in South America
The Incan Empire was linked together by -
rivers
qanats
roads
canals
Where were the Incas located?
A
B
C
Inca road systems were important because
they were used in religious ceremonies.
they all led to Machu Picchu
they force a ring around Cuzco.
they connected all parts of the empire.
What kind of environment did the Inca live in?
high mountains
desert
marshy lake
rain forest
All of the early American civilizations believed in more than one god. What is this called?
monotheism
mesotheism
polytheism
Which South American indigenous culture is known for its extensive network of roads and bridges?
A) Aztec
B) Inca
C) Maya
D) Olmec
The Nazca Lines, large geoglyphs in the desert, are associated with which indigenous culture?
A) Inca
B) Nazca
C) Maya
D) Aztec
Which indigenous culture is known for its unique method of agriculture called 'terracing'?
A) Inca
B) Aztec
C) Maya
D) Olmec
Machu Picchu is a famous archaeological site from which South American indigenous culture?
A) Aztec
B) Maya
C) Inca
D) Olmec
Which South American indigenous culture is known for its advanced knowledge of astronomy and calendar systems?
A) Inca
B) Maya
C) Aztec
D) Nazca
The indigenous Mapuche people are primarily located in which two South American countries?
A) Brazil and Argentina
B) Chile and Argentina
C) Peru and Bolivia
D) Colombia and Venezuela
Which indigenous culture is known for creating the quipu, a system of knotted strings used for record-keeping?
A) Inca
B) Maya
C) Aztec
D) Nazca
