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Aztec and Maya Civilizations Quiz

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which civilization is known for its large pyramids and temples, such as the Pyramid of the Sun?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

2.

Which civilization used a complex calendar system that included the Long Count calendar?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

3.

Which civilization's capital city was Tenochtitlán?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

4.

Which civilization is known for its hieroglyphic writing system?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

5.

Which civilization was primarily located in the Valley of Mexico?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

6.

Which civilization is known for its ball game, which was played with a rubber ball?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

7.

Which civilization was conquered by the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

8.

Which civilization built the city of Chichen Itza?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

9.

Which civilization used chinampas, or floating gardens, for agriculture?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

10.

Which civilization is known for its advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

11.

Which civilization's language was Nahuatl?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

12.

Which civilization is known for its stepped pyramids, such as the Pyramid of Kukulcán?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

13.

Which civilization had a social structure that included a ruler known as the "tlatoani"?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

14.

Which civilization's decline is often attributed to factors such as drought and warfare?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

15.

Which civilization used a writing system that included codices, or books made from bark paper?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

16.

Which civilization is known for its use of quipus, a system of knotted strings for record-keeping?

a)

Inca

b)

Maya

c)

Aztec

d)

Olmec

17.

Which civilization is famous for its construction of Machu Picchu?

a)

Olmec

b)

Aztec

c)

Maya

d)

Inca

18.

Which civilization is known for its colossal stone heads?

a)

Olmec

b)

Maya

c)

Aztec

d)

Inca

19.

Which civilization is known for its use of terraced farming in the Andes?

a)

Maya

b)

Olmec

c)

Inca

d)

Aztec

20.

Which civilization is credited with the creation of the calendar round?

a)

Inca

b)

Aztec

c)

Olmec

d)

Maya

21.

Which civilization is known for its extensive road network across mountains?

a)

Inca

b)

Aztec

c)

Maya

d)

Olmec

22.

Which civilization is known for its use of obsidian tools and weapons?

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Olmec

d)

Inca

23.

Which civilization is known for its elaborate ceremonial centers, such as La Venta?

a)

Olmec

b)

Inca

c)

Maya

d)

Aztec

24.

Which civilization is known for its use of cacao beans as currency?

a)

Inca

b)

Olmec

c)

Maya

d)

Aztec